1
as in mint
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state
the restaurant uses only really fresh ingredients in all of its dishes
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2
as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness
if you are fresh with the art teacher, she'll give you a detention immediately
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as in new
not known or experienced before
a fresh look at the situation
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as in more
resulting in an increase in amount or number
she's making fresh changes on top of the existing ones
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as in stylish
slang
being in the latest or current fashion
those are some fresh threads you have on, man!
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as in runoff
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Recent Examples of fresh
Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2025
It's made with house ginger and cinnamon syrups and fresh lime and pineapple.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 6 Sep. 2024
The veteran running back likely won’t play in the Ravens’ final two preseason games, and Harbaugh said the team is managing Henry’s workload in camp to keep the 30-year-old fresh for September and beyond.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
Plus, the show’s loyal fanbase, Bachelor Nation, deserves beautiful, fresh, captivating, on-trend gowns to set the tone for the rest of the season.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2025
It's made with house ginger and cinnamon syrups and fresh lime and pineapple.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
Noun
To keep the matcha fresh, store your tin inside a resealable plastic bag.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 6 Sep. 2024
The veteran running back likely won’t play in the Ravens’ final two preseason games, and Harbaugh said the team is managing Henry’s workload in camp to keep the 30-year-old fresh for September and beyond.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fresh
Adjective
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Leave it to a wise little girl to remind us that there are in fact, more important, things in winning—a loving family, for instance.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2025
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Sean also leaned on other gurus in wellness, like Deepak Chopra, Jay Shetty and even unexpected ones like Jay-Z. Additional support came from wise elders in his family, like his mom, in creating this interactive guidebook.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The dismissals come less than three weeks after a midair collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter killed 67 people and brought new scrutiny to air traffic controllers and their workloads.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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The video discussion started with benchmarks, details about xAI's new data center and the desire to create a chatbot that didn't need to be politically correct.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Realtor says new construction can't keep up with demand Sales of high-end properties — those selling for $3 million or more — softened in the fall with the election, Hartwick said, but that's typical.—
Ruth Thompson,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Invest in one year of premium journalism, member-only events and more for just $49.99.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
15 Feb. 2025
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While attending day two of the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, British Columbia on Monday, Feb. 10, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, kept warm in a super stylish longline coat alongside her husband, Prince Harry, in 20-degree temperatures.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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The artist whose been on a roll as of late utilized his set to showcase his most stylish era yet.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Streams are receding but remain in flood stage due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Living fences reduce soil erosion and stormwater runoff, while softening your house more than wood or steel fences.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Also available as a serenity-stimulating perfume, the scent smells like staring out at ocean waves from the inside of a pristine yoga studio.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
8 Feb. 2025
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For a healthy dose of solitude, head to Hunting Island State Park, a pristine stretch of coastline with miles of untouched beach and the iconic Hunting Island Lighthouse.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2025
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The case for a new general manager is that person would be able to better identify the types of players necessary to round at this roster and have the foresight to take bold and proactive action to make moves happen.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Her makeup included bold brows and a smokey eye with a glossy lip.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez will present a unique course that incorporates the stadium section, creating a novel 14-turn route.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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That exception is Jackie Brown, an adaptation of Elmore Leonard’s novel Rum Punch.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Fresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fresh. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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