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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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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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as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
new techniques in plastic surgery
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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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Recent Examples of new
Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Among the demands are a requirement for judicial warrants, better identification of DHS officers, new use of force standards and a stop to racial profiling.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Both new hires will report to museum director Zoë Ryan.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Her new short story collection Bargain Bargain Bargain will be published by McClelland & Stewart in 2026.
—Hazlitt, 6 Feb. 2026
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And since leaving prison in early January, the preacher has wasted no time in spreading his gospel in a tranche of new songs published on his social media platforms.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Among the demands are a requirement for judicial warrants, better identification of DHS officers, new use of force standards and a stop to racial profiling.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Both new hires will report to museum director Zoë Ryan.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Her new short story collection Bargain Bargain Bargain will be published by McClelland & Stewart in 2026.
—Hazlitt, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for new
Adjective
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There's been nothing even resembling a male stripping past for me, so this was truly novel.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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And when the next novel pathogen emerges — not if, when — doctors will be at a loss.—
Robert B. Shpiner,
STAT,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Style on the step and repeat, however, remained fresh and fun.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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When a new Instagram account makes sense If your feed still feels off after manual cleanup, starting fresh is the most effective reset.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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The airport is in the middle of its long-term, $1 billion SDF Next Program, which includes a refreshed concourse, ticketing area and more security checkpoints.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Aside from the diamond seats—which are limited to the two highest trims—I’ve fumbled to find anything to write home about in the refreshed Pilot.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
29 Jan. 2026
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The riots are considered the spark that ignited the modern LGBTQ+-rights movement.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Where Iran’s protests stand One month after Iran was rocked by the beginning of the deadliest crackdown in its modern history, the full toll of the regime’s response to nationwide protests is still coming into focus.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
10 Feb. 2026
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There’s a growing demand for alternative trading partners, Ember’s report noted.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The funding round draws support from major alternative asset managers, signaling a shift in how the private sector views advanced nuclear deployment.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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State lawmakers can lift the ban and enjoy their freedom to tax the newly legal consumer fireworks plus the income from those Illinois stands.—
Brad Weisenstein,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Formosan and Asian termites are almost entirely restricted to tropical climates, but the invasive insects have consistently arrived to newly habitable regions due to warming temperatures caused by climate change.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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Meet the Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat For those unfamiliar with this elusive species, the northern hairy-nosed wombat is a remarkable creature by any measure.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Review linked apps and remove anything unfamiliar or unused.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Luminara joins the Collection’s first two ships, Evrima (launched in 2022) and Ilma (launched in 2024), and is the hotelier’s most ambitious project to date, featuring two brand-new suite categories that afford guests over 1,000 square feet of private living space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Every now and again, a brand-new book waves its knowing hand.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
11 Feb. 2026
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“New.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/new. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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