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Synonyms

latest

American  
[ley-tist] / ˈleɪ tɪst /

adjective

  1. most recent; current.

    latest fashions.

  2. last.

noun

  1. the latest, the most recent news, development, disclosure, etc..

    This is the latest in personal computers.

idioms

  1. at the latest, not any later than (a specified time).

    Be at the airport by 7 o'clock at the latest.
latest British  
/ ˈleɪtɪst /

adjective

  1. the superlative of late

"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

adjective

  1. most recent, modern, or new

    the latest fashions
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noun

  1. no later than the time specified

  2. informal the most recent fashion or development

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Etymology

Origin of latest

A late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; late, -est 1

Example Sentences

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She's "obsessed" with styling outfits and keeping up with the latest kits - and loves seeing fans dressing up on match days.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Over several weeks, they examined thousands of stars from the latest survey results, searching for unusual candidates.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

This past week, the auto industry descended on New York to unveil its latest models.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The latest calls for 17% earnings growth this year.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

We have the bolts on our door locked by nine at the latest.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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