new year
noun
the year approaching or newly begun.
new year
Americannoun
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the year approaching or newly begun.
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(initial capital letters) the first day or few days of a year in any of various calendars.
New Year
British
noun
Etymology
Origin of new year
Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200
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UniSC Associate Professor of Physiology and study co-author Mia Schaumberg said the research arrives at a useful time, as many people focus on health and fitness goals at the start of a new year.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026
A new year, a new lineup of mayoral candidates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
"The announcement put out on 20 December says that he will be out early in the new year - it does not say, 'subject to vetting'," he said.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
The physical damage adds to an economic crisis that was already so severe it sparked mass protests that shook the country around the new year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
They, too, clapped, just as they had done the night the Patriarch had given her an American name, at the dawn of the new year.
From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord
The blowup over Cracker Barrel’s new logo had dented business, and its stock started the New Year at around $25 a share, its lowest level since the 2008 economic downturn.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
In fact, stir-fried lettuce is a beloved dish in Chinese culture, often eaten for good luck during Lunar New Year.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
The station also serves as a broadcast partner to the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade, the city’s Pride parade, the Oakland Black Joy parade and the Bay to Breakers race.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
To determine what happens to these chemicals during fireworks displays, researchers measured amines in both gases and airborne particles during Lunar New Year celebrations in a suburban area of China.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 4, 2026
For our New Year celebration, my mother had invited her longtime friends Lindo and Tin Jong.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
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