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a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
a swimsuit that is the last word in sportswear this season
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Recent Examples of last word
With her last words, Lila channels Reverend Mother Dorotea, after witnessing the betrayal in which Valya used the Voice and took Dorotea’s life 30 years ago.
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Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 24 Nov. 2024
Our last word of Margot and Johanna appears in a handwritten ledger of food rations from Lodz’s Jewish ghetto.
—Steven A. Harvey, Baltimore Sun, 4 Nov. 2024
He will be allowed a last meal request and is expected to deliver last words.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
The Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, Dubai's last word in opulent, excessive luxury, can.
—Harriet Marsden, The Week Uk, theweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 24 Nov. 2024
Our last word of Margot and Johanna appears in a handwritten ledger of food rations from Lodz’s Jewish ghetto.
—Steven A. Harvey, Baltimore Sun, 4 Nov. 2024
He will be allowed a last meal request and is expected to deliver last words.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
The Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, Dubai's last word in opulent, excessive luxury, can.
—Harriet Marsden, The Week Uk, theweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last word
Noun
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The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.—
Dana Branham,
Dallas News,
30 Apr. 2020
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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.—
Brendan Bures,
chicagotribune.com,
2 Oct. 2019
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The retail and consumer sectors weren't immune to this trend.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Take this as your sign to stock up on what will surely be the top fashion trends of 2025 — inspired by celebrities.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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Last year, OpenAI, which started the generative AI craze in late 2022 with ChatGPT, introduced a search engine called SearchGPT.—
Hayden Field,
CNBC,
18 Jan. 2025
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In my experience, the main driver behind the AI investment and adoption craze is the measurable value technology offers healthcare providers.—
Sergey Mashchenko,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Creamy fizzy drinks have become all the rage in the last several years.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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Head coaches with offensive backgrounds are all the rage and Monken has shown an ability to adapt at both the college and NFL levels to the skill set of his quarterback and his personnel.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Neutrality about dressing political figures may be becoming more in vogue, or maybe designers are just busy.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
9 Jan. 2025
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Buckle-front Cardigan $40 at Amazon From bows to buckles, unconventional cardigan closures are in vogue right now.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2025
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On the other hand, high-energy dogs, such as the playful companion in the viral video, often fail to recognize when their enthusiasm is not reciprocated.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Employees don’t necessarily reduce their work output, but their enthusiasm fades, their curiosity dwindles, and their emotional connection to their work diminishes.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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All three designs adhered to modernist principles, using concrete as the main building material and rejecting the highly ornate styles that had dominated architectural design for centuries.—
Ashley Gardini,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Jan. 2025
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Park Hyatt Milan offers a blend of Italian style and European hospitality that matches the elegance of its iconic next-door neighbor, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, which houses renowned Italian and international luxury brands.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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