1
as in novel
not known or experienced before
Spanish was a new course of study for her advances in optical technology allow us to observe new planets
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2
as in fresh
recently made and never used before
that unique scent that comes with a new car
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3
as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
a little rest made him a new man after the exhausting basketball game
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4
as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
new techniques in plastic surgery
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5
as in alternative
taking the place of one that came before
after my bike was stolen, my scooter became my new mode of transportation
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new information
new technology
new ideas
a new system
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Recent Examples of new
Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
Hulu said Wednesday that Season 5 of its Emmy-winning comedy Only Murders in the Building will debut on the streamer September 9 with three episodes, with the remainder of the season rolling out with new episodes weekly.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 July 2025
The Xfinity race on July 5 averaged 1.1 million viewers on its new TV home, the CW broadcast network, according to Nielsen.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
The veteran outfielder has been trying to adjust to a new role as a platoon DH this season.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
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His campaign has said Trump's online attacks often result in new campaign donors.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
Hulu said Wednesday that Season 5 of its Emmy-winning comedy Only Murders in the Building will debut on the streamer September 9 with three episodes, with the remainder of the season rolling out with new episodes weekly.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 July 2025
The Xfinity race on July 5 averaged 1.1 million viewers on its new TV home, the CW broadcast network, according to Nielsen.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
The veteran outfielder has been trying to adjust to a new role as a platoon DH this season.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for new
Adjective
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Her novel Tongue was published in English by Bloomsbury in 2009.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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But in reality, many of the most successful companies didn’t start with novel inventions.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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And, a fresh documentary takes aim at one of the 2000s' most iconic reality shows, The Biggest Loser.—
Madeleine Janz,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Add fresh lemongrass to boiling water and steep it to enhance the flavor.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Climate control systems can monitor and regulate all the inputs in modern greenhouses and hoop houses.—
Julie Weed,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Think of it as the breezy, modern little sister to her grand estate up the hill.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Retail industry experts confirmed that families are responding by shopping earlier than in previous years, seeking discounts and alternative brands to manage costs.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The University of Texas System Board of Regents on Monday named interim President Jim Davis as the sole finalist in the presidential search for UT Austin, using an alternative process in lieu of a presidential search committee.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
Adverb
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Immediately after the fact, Larry asked for her aunties’ blessing, then went out on the town to a house of ill repute with the boys, including the newly rich Jack Trotter.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
21 July 2025
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The appetite for deals of this size shows that Solomon, who endured withering criticism from inside and outside the firm earlier in his tenure, is feeling newly emboldened.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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People unfamiliar with certain disasters — such as out-of-town visitors caught in the Hill Country flooding — may be at higher risk during emergencies.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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The short clip features Maya locking herself in the bathroom of an unfamiliar home when all of a sudden an axe comes flying through the closed door.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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That’s the East Bank, where 550 acres are poised to evolve from underutilized land into a brand-new Titans stadium, hundreds of new apartments, a massive world headquarters campus for tech giant Oracle and a boulevard running through the heart of the district.—
Austin Hornbostel,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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The bar itself is brand-new, backed by a dramatic floral mural.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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People have transformed the contemporary construction into various types of spaces, including a camping getaway site, an extra office space, an art studio, and a tiny waterfront house.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
23 July 2025
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Rampant and widespread—look no further than Covid-19, malaria or Lyme disease—zoonoses are often at the center of contemporary outbreaks, epidemics and research.—
Christian Thorsberg,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 July 2025
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“New.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/new. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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