Latest vs. Newest

Latest vs. Newest — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Latest and Newest

Latestadjective

Last, final.

Newestadjective

in accord with the most fashionable ideas or style;

wears only the latest stylethe last thing in swimwearknows the newest dancescutting-edge technologya with-it boutique

Latestadjective

Most recent.

Here is the latest news on the accident.

Latestadverb

At the latest.

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

Latestnoun

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.

Latestadjective

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

the news is up-to-the-minutethe very latest scientific discoveries
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Latestadjective

in accord with the most fashionable ideas or style;

wears only the latest stylethe last thing in swimwearknows the newest dancescutting-edge technologya with-it boutique