Synonyms

new blood

Idioms

Additional, fresh individuals regarded as an invigorating force, as in an organization. For example, The board could really use some new blood next year. This metaphoric expression, first recorded in 1853, alludes to a blood transfusion and employs new in the sense of “fresh.”

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new blood

“There is an enormous appetite for new blood — something fresh, something that really represents the future, not the past.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2026

The bank is also betting that new blood can help it better compete with rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026

Peptide drugs, on the other hand, are manufactured to last longer in the body to create a therapeutic response, such as controlling appetite or promoting the growth of new blood vessels, bone density or muscle.

From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2026

Yes, it was about new blood and new tactical thinking, but it was more than that.

From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2026

“Yes, I trust your abilities, but this year is all new blood, Judith. And I— Hold on a moment.”

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

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