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as in novel
not known or experienced before
Spanish was a new course of study for her advances in optical technology allow us to observe new planets
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as in fresh
recently made and never used before
that unique scent that comes with a new car
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as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
a little rest made him a new man after the exhausting basketball game
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as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
new techniques in plastic surgery
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as in alternative
taking the place of one that came before
after my bike was stolen, my scooter became my new mode of transportation
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Recent Examples of new
Laura Lu, Parents, 10 Nov. 2025
The pair announced their engagement on October 5, 2025, with a joint Instagram post of what appeared to be an engagement shoot with photos of Destiny showing glimpses of her new rock.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
The musician, whose real name is Shane Boose, recently earned a Grammy nomination for best new artist.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 9 Nov. 2025
Soon after his release, Max B already hinted at new music in a social media post.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
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To safely transport your new baby home from the hospital, consider the Peg Perego City Loop Infant Car Seat & Stroller Combo, which comes with a stroller and is 20% off.
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By grafting old-school procedural pleasures onto a 24-esque real-time format, the show produced a genuinely novel structure in the post-prestige era that was impossible to look away from.—
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May 5 Schumacher is really funny (her hilarious novel Dear Committee Member won the Thurber Prize)!—
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The New York-style market, which has locations in Stallings and Lancaster, SC, will have fresh pasta and mozzarella, gelato, espresso stations and more.—
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Quarterback is a question-mark, with Kyler Murray more likely to get a fresh start than return to Arizona.—
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Creative director changes in the fashion industry have been a primary driver of bringing a refreshed vision to brands and reshaping the pre-loved market.—
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Up front, there’s a refreshed take on the iconic Singleframe grille, with new Matrix-design LED lighting and those four Audi rings now positioned higher and more prominent.—
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Their relaxed drape feels modern and unfussy, striking the right balance between polish and comfort.—
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According to Makaym Dybenko, the system balances customization with military-standard compatibility, positioning DroneHunter Varta as a flexible counter-drone solution for modern combat environments.—
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They’re combined with a non-toxic, hypoallergenic down alternative filling, creating a plush and luxurious sleeping experience that’s designed for back, side, and stomach sleepers.—
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Saudi Arabia has a contract to host the event until 2029, but the Gulf nation hosting next year’s Asian Cup — which clashes with Spanish football’s scheduling of the tournament — has led to an alternative location in the Middle East being sought by the RFEF.—
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Janet’s mother, Marilyn, was deeply insecure about having never finished college herself, and—newly flush with cash—offered to pay for four years of her children’s higher education (which cost, on average, $740 in the late 1970s).—
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Presenter Pamela Anderson showed off her newly blonde-again 'do on the carpet.—
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And to folks unfamiliar with the IP system, that makes some superficial sense.—
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He was brought in mid-season with a plan to develop him as a wide attacker and asked to lead an attack in an unfamiliar striker position.—
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While the performance specs are still unknown, images posted to the point guard’s Instagram account show a brand-new look for the sneaker.—
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Now, the company known for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve is creating a brand-new eve.—
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“New.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/new. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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