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

The new age-appropriate content settings mark the platform’s latest push to protect young people on the app after automatically making new teen accounts private last year.

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Solange’s latest project is Eldorado Ballroom, a three-night series of wide-ranging musical performances set to open Thursday at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

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The deal is the latest boost of confidence for the chip maker, which is competing with Nvidia Corp.

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However, the latest report from Prostate Cancer Research calls for a screening programme targeted at men aged 45–69 with a family history of prostate cancer and black men.

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Growth will slow sharply in 2026, according to the IMF’s latest evaluation of the U.S. and global economies.

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