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newish

American  
[noo-ish, nyoo-] / ˈnu ɪʃ, ˈnju- /

adjective

  1. rather new.


newish British  
/ ˈnjuːɪʃ /

adjective

  1. fairly new

"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

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Etymology

Origin of newish

First recorded in 1560–70; new + -ish 1

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His longtime current set list features mostly newish songs and only a handful of oldies, none of which are the very greatest hits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

In addition, on goods trade, the government is already prioritising its "Brexit reset" - a food standards deal, and some customs arrangements to bring down newish trade barriers with the European Union.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2025

“It’s a newish microphone technology that’s kind of amazing,” says McLeod.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2024

But Tuesday’s two hour and 20-minute set also carried the distinction of being the first time the band played the newish Climate Pledge Arena, gigs that felt even longer in the making.

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2024

It was a newish feeling; he had felt it the day before when Papa had scolded him and his sisters for the way they had treated the Beiderman.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser

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