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Synonyms

latest

American  
[ley-tist] / ˈleɪ tɪst /

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.

idioms

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

    Be at the airport by 7 o'clock at the latest.
latest British  
/ ˈleɪtɪst /

adjective

  1. the superlative of late

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. most recent, modern, or new

    the latest fashions
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noun

  1. no later than the time specified

  2. informal the most recent fashion or development

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Etymology

Origin of latest

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

Example Sentences

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Wilkinson’s latest real estate win came to her unexpectedly.

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From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

There's a lot of astro-jargon involved in space missions, and TLI is the latest space lingo many of those following this mission have come to know.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The latest pair of orders he signed pile pressure on pharmaceutical companies to manufacture more in the United States, while separately targeting firms that officials accuse of "artificially manipulating" metals prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Humming an upbeat tune, I got online and started to go through my latest email thread with Thomas.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

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