Latest definition

lātĭst
adjective
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Something that is the most recent or current of its kind.

The latest in electronic gadgetry.

noun
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Most recent; newest.
adjective
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Latest is defined as the newest.

An example of latest is in describing the newest version of something: "This is the latest."

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The definition of latest is the newest or most up to date.

An example of latest used as an adjective is the most current news; the latest news.

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(archaic) Last.
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Superlative form of late: most late.
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(now rare, poetic) Last, final.
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Most recent.

Here is the latest news on the accident.

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Superlative form of late: most late.
adverb
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At the latest.

Complete the XYZ task latest by today 5:00PM.

adverb
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The most recent thing, particularly information or news.

Have you heard the latest?

What's the latest on the demonstrations in New York?

Have you met Jane's latest? I hear he's a hunk.

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at the latest
  • No later than:
    Have it done by Tuesday at the latest.
idiom
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at the latest
  • no later than (the time specified)
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the latest
  • the most recent, or the currently fashionable, thing, development, etc.
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Latest Sentence Examples

  • Her dresses were always of the latest fashion.

  • Allow me to sing to you my latest and best song.

  • This latest thing was different, though.

  • Her latest protest was lost on the warriors, who dragged her aboard yet another ship.

  • After listening to her story, Carmen gave her the latest information on Alex's recovery.

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