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taking the place of one that came before after my bike was stolen, my scooter became my new mode of transportation

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new technology
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How does the adjective new differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of new are fresh, novel, and original. While all these words mean "having recently come into existence or use," new may apply to what is freshly made and unused, what has not been known before, or what has not been experienced before.

new brick
new designs
starts the new job

When would fresh be a good substitute for new?

While the synonyms fresh and new are close in meaning, fresh applies to what has not lost its qualities of newness such as liveliness, energy, brightness.

a fresh start

When might novel be a better fit than new?

The words novel and new are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, novel applies to what is not only new but strange or unprecedented.

a novel approach to the problem

When is it sensible to use original instead of new?

In some situations, the words original and new are roughly equivalent. However, original applies to what is the first of its kind to exist.

a man without one original idea

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of new
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Even if not directly inspired by the Warner Bros. copyright-reversion pact, a spate of new deals and recent negotiations represent a sudden tilt in the Hollywood power balance. Chris Lee, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025 Meanwhile, Idina Menzel chats about her new musical Redwood in N.Y.C., and Louis Tomlinson steps out with his girlfriend Zara McDermott in Malibu, California. Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025 These new data show a stronger – but still relatively weak – signal that the team attributes to DMS or a very similar molecule. Daniel Apai, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025 Update: Republished on April 7 with reports into new surge in mobile attacks. Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for new
Recent Examples of Synonyms for new
Adjective
  • The ranking blends all major forms of consumption — sales, streams, and radio airplay — to show which tracks in the rock and alternative spheres are performing best in the U.S.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • All the content is derived from Wikipedia and is freely licensed under two open-source licenses: the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 and the GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL), though public domain or alternative licenses may apply in some cases.
    Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 19 Apr. 2025
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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
  • 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
Adjective
  • But the losses do suggest Democrats must dig harder for fresh faces and new ideas n their party’s campaign hierarchy.
    Amie Parnes, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Like them, Eugene was given more depth and significance in the TV adaptation, providing fresh emotional stakes for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • Apostolic churches believe in modern day apostles and prophets, or those who claim to communicate directly with God and receive gifts of the Holy Spirit.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
  • For us as Jews, Easter has far more sinister overtones — of the passages from the Gospels that gave birth to modern antisemitism, of passion plays, pogroms, and emotional fuel for the literal fires that consumed our people.
    Joshua Stanton, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • This version of the legendary 1972 Pink Floyd concert film was digitally re-mastered in 4K from the original 35mm footage and features enhanced audio that has been newly mixed by Steven Wilson (from the prog-rock band Porcupine Tree).
    Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
  • The visitor’s center also has newly installed low-flow plumbing fixtures, energy-efficient windows, and LED lighting.
    Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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  • The trip to Brentford is little more than a lower mid-table meeting, but United’s other three engagements could have more riding on them.
    Mark Critchley, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The president and his administration accuse Harvard, among other universities, of allowing antisemitism to flourish on campus, endangering Jewish students.
    Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
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  • As for the identity of Aradia herself, the name is unfamiliar to contemporary speakers of the dialects spoken in the Tuscany and Romagna regions that Leland allegedly visited.
    Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 18 Apr. 2025
  • For example, some autistic adults are more comfortable spending time with family and lifelong friends, while others may feel more comfortable socializing with unfamiliar people.
    Heidi Moawad, MD, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
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  • To be fair, the Chargers just moved into a brand-new training facility during the 2024 offseason in El Segundo, California.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Young Thug and Future are among the many artists featured on the brand-new Playboi Carti album, Music.
    Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 14 Mar. 2025

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“New.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/new. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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