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latest

la·test

UK/ˈleɪ.tɪst/ US/ˈleɪtʌst/ common

adjective

1.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

  • “the news is up-to-the-minute”
  • “the very latest scientific discoveries”
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2.

in accord with the most fashionable ideas or style

  • “wears only the latest style”
  • “the last thing in swimwear”
  • “knows the newest dances”
  • “cutting-edge technology”
  • “a with-it boutique”

Origin

From Middle English lateste, from Old English latost, latest, lætest, superlative of læt, whence English late. Doublet of last.

Phrases

  • latest and greatest

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