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the latest thing

NOUN
craze
Synonyms
STRONGEST
enthusiasm fever furor mania passion rage trend
STRONG
chic fashion infatuation kick mode monomania novelty preoccupation vogue wrinkle
WEAK
in thing newest wrinkle the last word
NOUN
dernier cri
Synonyms
WEAK
all the rage avant-garde craze fad hip in vogue latest wrinkle look mode new look the in thing the last word the latest cry the latest fad the newest fashion vogue

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AI and stablecoins are the latest thing to challenge incumbents, following merchant lawsuits, regulatory legislation, the advent of cryptocurrencies and the rise of mobile wallets in earlier years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Maybe it’s the latest thing to join a growing list of procedures and treatments that propose being high-maintenance in order to be low-maintenance.

From Slate • Aug. 27, 2024

"Simon loves cycling, but he's not safe on a road. So, the latest thing we've done is provide a 400-metre cycle track."

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2023

He visited museums to see older art and galleries for the latest thing.

From New York Times • May 11, 2023

I weakly raise mine, resting it on top of his, the glass just the latest thing keeping us apart.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott

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