the latest
noun
informal
1
: the most recent news or information about something
Have you heard the latest?
2
: the most recent or modern version of something
—+ in
The store carries the latest in home improvement products.
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This analysis of an innovative AI breakthrough is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI, including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
While it's changed multiple times to stay current with the latest in automotive technology, the ride remains Disney World's fastest with a top speed of 65 mph.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 22 July 2025
The traffic alert was released Monday at 1:31 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 1:36 p.m.
—Kansas City Star Bot
updated July 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2025
How to submit your product to Bon Appétit’s Gear of the Year Awards
Products should have been released no earlier than January 2024 and available for purchase by October to December 2025 at the latest.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 July 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
While it's changed multiple times to stay current with the latest in automotive technology, the ride remains Disney World's fastest with a top speed of 65 mph.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 22 July 2025
The traffic alert was released Monday at 1:31 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 1:36 p.m.
—Kansas City Star Bot
updated July 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2025
How to submit your product to Bon Appétit’s Gear of the Year Awards
Products should have been released no earlier than January 2024 and available for purchase by October to December 2025 at the latest.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 July 2025
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“The latest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20latest. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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