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See more synonyms for latest on Thesaurus.com adjective a superl. of late with later as compar. most recent; current: latest fashions. last1 .Show More
the latest, the most recent news, development, disclosure, etc.: This is the latest in personal computers. Show More
at the latest , not any later than (a specified time): Be at the airport by 7 o'clock at the latest. Show More
Origin of latest late Middle English word dating back to
1375–1425; see origin at
late ,
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new ,
different ,
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comment ,
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leak British Dictionary definitions for the latest most recent, modern, or new the latest fashions Show More
at the latest no later than the time specified the latest informal the most recent fashion or development Show More
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Word Origin and History for the latest adj. superlative of late . The latest "the news" attested from 1886.
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
Idioms and Phrases with the latest Also, the latest thing . The most recent development, as in fashion or the news. For example, Wearing straw hats to the beach is the latest thing , or Have you heard the latest about the royal family? [Colloquial ; late 1800s] Also see the thing.
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