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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3
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
Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
In the nation's capital, residents have seen the change steadily sweeping their communities lot by lot: A neighbor's red-brick rowhouse goes up for sale with a fresh coat of paint.
—arkansasonline.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Caitlin Penzeymoog, Vox, 4 Sep. 2024
To keep the matcha fresh, store your tin inside a resealable plastic bag.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 6 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Shop local farmers markets or follow sales for fresh produce with can be the foundation for many meals.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
In the nation's capital, residents have seen the change steadily sweeping their communities lot by lot: A neighbor's red-brick rowhouse goes up for sale with a fresh coat of paint.
—arkansasonline.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Noun
Paper towels are the secret weapon to keeping produce fresh
So don’t be ashamed of paper towel use.
—Caitlin Penzeymoog, Vox, 4 Sep. 2024
To keep the matcha fresh, store your tin inside a resealable plastic bag.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 6 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fresh
Adjective
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The Camino is wise; its lessons come slowly, mile by mile, day by day.—
Daniela Diaz,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
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Even if the snow continuously falls, removing it before more than four inches accumulates is wise, as large amounts of snow are significantly more difficult to remove.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Wide receiver Deebo Samuel is the Washington Commanders' newest offensive weapon.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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But over time, many have raised their standards and grown more critical, while others have become experts at explaining away silence to secure 30 more minutes of guilt-free listening to a new release from their favorite artist.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Hamrick, the economic analyst, said any visible impact from large-scale boycott campaigns would most likely require more consistency — which is difficult to achieve when many people in the United States depend on chain corporations for their daily purchases.—
Angela Yang,
NBC News,
28 Feb. 2025
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What To Know Read more Elon Musk Elon Musk's DOGE Staffer 'Big Balls' Related to KGB Defector: Report DOGE Bill Targets Billions of Dollars in Overpayments 'Wasteful' Medicaid Spending: What's Been Found So Far?—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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These pants remind us so much of Scandinavian style — relaxed, stylish, and elevated.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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If your spring involves attending the neighborhood Easter egg hunt or casual outings to the local flower shop, this short-sleeve sweater is a comfortable yet stylish option.—
Michelle Rostamian,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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That’s despite the fact that during big storms in mid-February, reservoir operators increased releases of water significantly from some of the largest, such as Shasta and Oroville, to create room to catch more runoff and reduce the risk of flooding downstream.—
Paul Rogers,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Southern California's latest weather deluge may be on its way – a hot spell that could drive temperatures into the low 90s before plummeting as the region reels from wildfires and toxic runoff.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But beyond its scientific allure, the Jurassic Coast also offers breathtaking natural beauty: rugged cliffs meet pristine beaches and the dramatic interplay of light and tide often transforms the picturesque landscape into a living canvas of natural history.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Similarly, the production design of the spaces where the action unfolds reads both incredibly pristine and detailed.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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What began as a frustration with fashion’s one-size-fits-all approach evolved into a bold venture that challenged the norms of an industry saturated with sameness.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Check below for the full list of winners (in bold).—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The View’s moderator showed off her trophy on the ABC daytime talk show after winning the Best Narration category for narrating her novel Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2025
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Those who master architectural optimizations, novel training techniques and adaptive AI strategies will define the next generation of artificial intelligence.—
Vandana Rana,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Fresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fresh. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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