latest

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/ ˈleɪ tɪst /

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adjective, a superlative of late, with later as comparative.

most recent; current: latest fashions.

last¹.

noun

the latest, the most recent news, development, disclosure, etc.: This is the latest in personal computers.

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Idioms about latest

at the latest, not any later than (a specified time): Be at the airport by 7 o'clock at the latest.

Origin of latest

A late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at late, -est¹

Words nearby latest

laterite, lateritious, laterization, later on, lateroversion, latest, late-type star, late wood, latex, latex paint, lath

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How to use latest in a sentence

The report is the result of a review that began in March 2019 and is the latest detailed look inside the FAA after the Max crashes.
FAA still needs to strengthen Boeing oversight after Max crashes, inspector general says|Ian Duncan, Michael Laris|February 24, 2021|Washington Post
Catch up on the biggest developments in the pandemic at the end of the day with our free coronavirus newsletterThe couple’s arrest is the latest known incident of infected passengers ignoring health and safety guidelines when traveling to Hawaii.
A Hawaii couple knew they had coronavirus before flying. They boarded a flight anyway and were arrested, police say.|Andrea Salcedo|December 3, 2020|Washington Post
In front of this strange structure are two blank-faced, well-dressed models showing off the latest in European minimalism.
New York’s Most Tragic Ghost Loves Minimalist Swedish Fashion|Nina Strochlic|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Her latest book, Heretic: The Case for a Muslim Reformation, will be published in April by HarperCollins.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Our Duty Is to Keep Charlie Hebdo Alive|Ayaan Hirsi Ali|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST

Where the U.S. once sought to train several divisions worth, the latest effort is for just 3,000 troops.
Pentagon Insider on New Plan to Fight ISIS: ‘Of Course It’s Not Enough’|Nancy A. Youssef|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The kid from next door drops by and Marvin talks to him about the stunts in his latest film, Death Hunt.
The Story Behind Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile|Robert Ward|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Jacob Cordova, 27, is the latest activist to be jailed for their activities.
Texas Gun Slingers Police the Police—With a Black Panthers Tactic|Brandy Zadrozny|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
They came forward, a little timidly, and their latest visitor held out a hand to each.
The Boarded-Up House|Augusta Huiell Seaman
To fill up the time till Liszt came, our hostess made us play, one after the other, beginning with the latest arrival.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
A system of supplying school-children with penny dinners is the latest philanthropic movement.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham|Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
Ellis's patent boot studs to save the sole, and the Euknemida, or concave-convex fastening springs, are the latest novelties.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham|Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
You will not read the book with the rapidity with which some young ladies are said to devour the latest novel.
Assimilative Memory|Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)

British Dictionary definitions for latest

latest

/ (ˈleɪtɪst) /

adjective, adverb

the superlative of late

adjective

most recent, modern, or newthe latest fashions

noun

at the latest no later than the time specified

the latest informal the most recent fashion or development

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