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How does the adjective fresh differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of fresh are new, novel, and original. While all these words mean "having recently come into existence or use," fresh applies to what has not lost its qualities of newness such as liveliness, energy, brightness.

a fresh start

When can new be used instead of fresh?

The synonyms new and fresh are sometimes interchangeable, but new may apply to what is freshly made and unused, what has not been known before, or what has not been experienced before.

new brick
new designs
starts the new job

When could novel be used to replace fresh?

The words novel and fresh can be used in similar contexts, but novel applies to what is not only new but strange or unprecedented.

a novel approach to the problem

Where would original be a reasonable alternative to fresh?

Although the words original and fresh have much in common, original applies to what is the first of its kind to exist.

a man without one original idea

Examples of fresh in a Sentence

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Adjective
Nutritionists and organizations like the American Heart Association encourage service station retailers to focus on fruit and other fresh food that’s healthy. Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024 Garnish with pear from a saucepan and a fresh thyme sprig. Reach Kirby Adams at kadams@courier-journal.com or Twitter @kirbylouisville. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
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This viral TikTok gem is a must-have for anyone who wants to enjoy a long morning while keeping their coffee fresh. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2024 The Ultimate Laundry Schedule: What to Wash Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly The Effects of Outside Clothes on Bedding Cleaning your clothes and hitting the hay in fresh pajamas each night will help keep your bedding fresh. Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for fresh 

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“Fresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fresh. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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