as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
got one of those newfangled espresso makers
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Recent Examples of newfangled
As Calamos aptly suggests, life’s perennial race to get ahead—and stay ahead—won’t be won by ever more sophisticated algorithms or newfangled technology.
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Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Servers today, many of whom have worked here for more than a decade, still take orders using order pads in lieu of newfangled POS terminals.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025
Other players experimented with it and no one — not the bulk of other players or journalists or fans — ever really picked up on the newfangled advance in hitting innovation.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Other players experimented with it and no one — not the bulk of other players or journalists or fans — ever really picked up on the newfangled advance in hitting innovation.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Servers today, many of whom have worked here for more than a decade, still take orders using order pads in lieu of newfangled POS terminals.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025
Other players experimented with it and no one — not the bulk of other players or journalists or fans — ever really picked up on the newfangled advance in hitting innovation.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Other players experimented with it and no one — not the bulk of other players or journalists or fans — ever really picked up on the newfangled advance in hitting innovation.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newfangled
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While North Korea's naval forces are widely seen as far inferior to those of its rivals, analysts say a destroyer equipped with modern missile and radar systems could still boost the North's offensive and defensive capabilities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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His show recreates the joy of his journey, the sense of wonder, the three-decade progression in style and substance that made Wayne one of the greatest rappers of the modern era.—
Abe Beame,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2025
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The hitmaker returned to the ceremony in 2025, debuting a new look on the red carpet.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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First discovered: 4 p.m. June 5 Initial location: Nevada County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Brockway A new wildfire was reported today at 4 p.m. in Nevada County.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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The beloved slugger known as Big Papi built this contemporary estate, located in the Pinecrest area of Miami-Dade County, from scratch.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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The film’s original soundtrack, including songs by contemporary Ukrainian musical artists such as Serhiy Zhadan, and an original score from composer Frederik van de Moortel, will be released on Spotify on Friday.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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“Newfangled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newfangled. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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