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Synonyms

the latest

Idioms  

  1. 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.

Example Sentences

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Find insight on oil futures, refining costs and more in the latest Market Talks covering energy and utilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“Hynix is the dominant player in HBM3 and 4,” he says, referring to the latest generations of high-bandwidth memory chips.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

This sale is the latest effort to downsize WME.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Adjusted earnings per share for the latest quarter slipped to $1.53 from $1.58, while analysts were modeling for a jump to $2.20.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

“For now, why don’t you tell me more about the latest issue between you two?”

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone

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