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new

[noo, nyoo] / nu, nyu /
ADJECTIVE
recent, fresh
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advanced brand-new contemporary current different late modern original recent state-of-the-art strange unfamiliar unique unusual
WEAK
au courant cutting-edge dewy dissimilar distinct fashionable inexperienced just out latest modernistic modish neoteric new-fangled newfangled novel now spick-and-span topical ultramodern unaccustomed uncontaminated unknown unlike unseasoned unskilled unspoiled untouched untrained untried untrodden unused up-to-date virgin youthful
Antonyms
STRONGEST
antiquated common familiar future like normal old old-fashioned past regular similar standard usual
WEAK
deteriorated existent existing out-of-date outdated unstylish worn
ADJECTIVE
additional
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fresh more other
WEAK
added another else extra farther further increased supplementary
Antonyms
WEAK
existent existing
ADJECTIVE
modernized, restored
Synonyms
STRONGEST
improved
WEAK
altered changed redesigned refreshed regenerated renewed revived
Antonyms
WEAK
deteriorated old worn
ADVERB
recently
Synonyms
STRONG
freshly newly
WEAK
afresh anew lately of late
Antonyms
WEAK
old past

Example Sentences

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The couple have three cats, and while new kitten Robin is being harness trained, Ginny is not a fan, so stays at home.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

It didn’t hurt that May had been uniquely trained to spot undervalued talent—a skill that took on new importance in the wide-open world of the transfer portal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A major new research effort is set to shed light on a remarkable Roman discovery in Frankfurt, Germany.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

In recent days, he’s been sharing his tent with his new girlfriend.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

I asked, studying the new sprinkling of stars.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.