Synonyms for

Latest

Verb / ˈleɪtʌst / Another word for latest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The most recent or newest.

Synonyms & similar words

previous alamode instyle recent belated tardy uptotheminute late invogue early later modish former Newest Up-to-the-minute Current Fresh Modern Contemporary Present-day State-of-the-art Cutting-edge Leading-edge Advanced Innovative Novel Recent Brand-new Newfangled New

Synonyms by register

Formal

most recent newest up-to-date

Informal

newest freshest hot off the press

Literary

newest freshest

Antonyms

earliest first original oldest previous former past

Common collocations

  • latest news
  • latest trends
  • latest fashion
  • latest research
  • latest version
  • latest update
  • latest developments
  • latest information

Word family

noun lateness
adverb latest

Usage note

Often used to refer to the most recent item in a series or sequence. Can also mean 'most recent in time'.

Example sentences

  1. I just got my latest test results from school.
  2. What's the latest news?
  3. I need the latest version of the software.
  4. My latest project is a painting of a sunset.
  5. The latest fashion trend is wearing oversized clothes.

Quotes

  • The latest motto is to leave no motto uncriticized.
  • In the latest play, the devil is trying to be God.
  • The latest pop-culture trend is to be self-referential.

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