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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4
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
Katy Bowman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
Instead, consumers are blending online and offline experiences, searching for deals online while still visiting physical stores for fresh selections and in-person price comparisons.
—Naveen Jaggi, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Erin Clements, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The Wildcats entered Friday fresh off their second-round win over UCF and came out of the gates strong.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Then add some fresh challenges like a weighted backpack, some push-ups every quarter mile, or some sprints to the end of the block.
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—Katy Bowman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
Instead, consumers are blending online and offline experiences, searching for deals online while still visiting physical stores for fresh selections and in-person price comparisons.
—Naveen Jaggi, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
So, what’s the secret to keeping Top Chef fresh after nearly two decades?
—Erin Clements, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The Wildcats entered Friday fresh off their second-round win over UCF and came out of the gates strong.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fresh
Adjective
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Word to the wise: the end credits are more like a Marvel movie as they are interrupted by a longish extra scene that includes a special cast member, blues legend Buddy Guy, plus yet another musical number at the end of credits.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Consulting with a financial advisor experienced in bear markets may also be wise.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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First discovered: 4 hours ago, 12:37 p.m. April 18 Initial location: San Mateo County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Hill Ic A new wildfire was reported today at 12:37 p.m. in San Mateo County.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Season 5 to explore new relationship, show creator says While some may still be rooting for Emily to patch things up with Gabriel, the focus of this upcoming season will be Emily's relationship with Marcello, Star told Tudum.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But focusing on meeting your essential needs first will lay the foundation for eventually finding the physical ability to do more. 2.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
SELF,
15 Apr. 2025
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For me, embracing my curls has become a physical manifestation of a broader internal shift—a move toward more self-acceptance in all aspects and of a new phase of life.—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This hat offers a throwback ‘90s look while keeping you stylish and protected.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
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The film, directed by music video god Mark Romanek, is characteristically stylish — shot on a 35mm Kodak film stock that gives its sci-fi a naturalistic, dreamily vintage feel.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Texas has guidelines as to what makes it in the trash because of stormwater runoff pollutants.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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But in a special election, the candidate who gets the most votes wins, even if none manage to secure a majority; there is no runoff.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Yet beneath the pristine public persona were demons that would drive him to alcoholism, scandal, and death from an overdose in 2012.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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With all the uncertainty surrounding the sale of the team and many fans wanting new ownership, and both the club and its fan base looking to shed the bad taste of last year’s collapse, the Twins are hoping for a pristine start to 2025.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Also, the Fed must be free to move quickly to deploy bold strategies, such as its bond-buying campaign during the 2008 financial crisis and emergency lending measures during the COVID-19 recession of 2020, Conti-Brown said.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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From bold predictions about who's walking out with championship gold to sit-downs with WWE superstars on the verge of history, this preshow is serving as your all-access pass into the chaos, glory, and drama that makes WrestleMania the biggest spectacle in sports entertainment.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Giving consumers an authentic, memorable, and novel experience that shows how the brand understands the consumer on a deeper level forges a connection that can’t be bought.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But Guillory learned something crucial about her evolution as an author while working on her latest novel Flirting Lessons, out April 8.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Fresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fresh. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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