latest

[ley-tist]

adjective

1. most recent; current.

   latest fashions.

2. last.

noun

1. the latest, the most recent news, development, disclosure, etc..

   This is the latest in personal computers.

latest

/ ˈleɪtɪst /

adjective

1. the superlative of late

adjective

1. most recent, modern, or new

   the latest fashions

noun

1. no later than the time specified

2. informal,  the most recent fashion or development

Word History and Origins

Origin of latest¹

A late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; late, -est ¹

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. at the latest, not any later than (a specified time).

   Be at the airport by 7 o'clock at the latest.

Example Sentences

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The adoption of AI agents could be accelerated by Gemini’s latest enterprise offerings, combined with the company’s existing distribution channels and familiarity with data security.

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The latest shortfall happened Wednesday afternoon when not enough workers showed up at Reagan Washington National Airport’s air-traffic control tower, prompting delays in the nation’s capital.

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The latest Canadian data indicate that productivity—treated as a gauge of a country’s living standards—fell 1% nonannualized in the second quarter, and declined about 3% from a year earlier.

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The latest reports on U.S. inflation, due next week, could also be delayed.

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