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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 Alaska Air Group, Thai Airways and more in the latest Market Talks covering the auto and transport sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Another person who recently left the company said the tracking tool is "just the latest way they're shoving AI down everyone's throat".

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Investors are chasing the latest stock-market rally by piling into equity call options, according to analysis done by Cboe Global Markets.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

According to the latest intelligence reports, the United States was ready to launch an attack in the Caribbean, most likely later today or tomorrow.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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