Gloss · Another word for · new
Another word for new.
New is worn thin by ads and labels. Say whether you mean just made, recent or never seen before.
Just made
- brand-newNever used, never owned.He drove home in a brand-new truck.
- freshJust made or just begun.Start with a fresh sheet of paper.
Recent in time
- recentNew in time, not in kind.Her recent book is about her father’s farm.
- latestThe newest in a series.I haven’t seen the latest episode yet.
- modernOf the present age, not the past.The old church sits beside a modern library.
Never seen before
- novelOriginal, and unlike what came before.The team found a novel way to cut costs.
- unfamiliarNew to you, not to the world.Driving in an unfamiliar city makes me nervous.
- groundbreakingSo new it opens up a field.Her groundbreaking research changed how we treat burns.
When to keep “new”
Keep new for plain facts; “a new job” needs no polish.
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