- alt. superl. of late
- most recent; newest
- Archaic last
latest Idioms
at the latest
no later than (the time specified)
the latest
the most recent, or the currently fashionable, thing, development, etc.
adjective
- 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.
- 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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adjective
Superlative of late
noun
Something that is the most recent or current of its kind: the latest in electronic gadgetry.
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Adjective
(not comparable)
Adverb
Noun
(plural latests)
- 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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Sentence Examples
- Allow me to sing to you my latest and best song.
- Her dresses were always of the latest fashion.
- 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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