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
Brian Mazique, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
For many Dallas fans, losing one of the city’s biggest sports stars is still a wound that’s very fresh.
—Christian Clark, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 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
Weili is fresh off a dominant win over Tatiana Suarez at UFC 312 on February 8.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
For many Dallas fans, losing one of the city’s biggest sports stars is still a wound that’s very fresh.
—Christian Clark, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 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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Under the management of Gene, Bob, and Ron, the firm’s signature ‘good judgment and wise counsel’ combination gained another component: unparalleled care.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
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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The music, name and likeness of Notorious B.I.G. will soon have a new home as the late rapper’s estate is close to signing a deal with Primary Wave, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.—
Shirley Halperin for The Hollywood Reporter,
Robb Report,
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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Sean Baker’s film got nominated in more major categories and seems to have more passion behind it, to boot.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Crate & kids Geo Checker Slate Blue Performance Area Rug $399 Crate & kids Easy Clean: This stylish rug is one your kid can grow up with—its unique style is as well-suited to a young kid’s room as a teenager’s.—
Briana Feigon,
Architectural Digest,
24 Feb. 2025
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Some of these are no. 1 best-sellers, like a stylish mock-neck set and a sleek long-sleeve monochrome look, and others have an eye-catching number of high ratings, like this super comfy tracksuit with nearly 14,000 five-star fans.—
Claudia Fisher,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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The culprit for the spike in movement is heavy rains – and runoff from nearby canyons -- brought on by a series of recent atmospheric rivers that have soaked deep into the soil, destabilizing the area.—
Jonathan Vigliotti,
CBS News,
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
Adjective
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And Timothée Chalamet, nominated for Best Actor for his portrayal of Bob Dylan, made a splash, showing up in a bold pale yellow Givenchy suit, adorned with gold jewelry.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
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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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 11 Mar. 2025.
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