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.”

Example Sentences

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It attached to areas where new blood vessels were forming - thought to be a key part of early endometriosis growth.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 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

The formation of new blood vessels can take weeks, and short bursts of oxygen are not enough to support lasting repair.

From Science Daily • Feb. 22, 2026

Bring on the new blood in the semifinals when Miami takes on Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 8 and Indiana faces Oregon in the Peach Bowl on Jan. 9.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

The host convulsed like a fetus, kicked with new blood.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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