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Synonyms

but, howbeit, however, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, though, withal, yet—more at HOWEVER

ne·vus noun, plural ne·vi : a usu. pigmented area on the skin : MOLE

1new adjective 1 : having recently come into existence or occurred; also : of or characteristic of the present time : MODERN

2 : recently discovered, recognized, or learned about <~ drugs>

3 : not familiar : UNFAMILIAR

4 : different from the former

5 : not accustomed <~ to the work>

6 : beginning as a repetition of a previous act or thing

7 : made or become fresh : REFRESHED, REGENERATED

8 : being in a position or place for the first time

9 cap : having been in use after medieval times : MODERN

— new·ish adjective

Synonyms

[1] contemporary, current, hot, mod, modern, newfangled, red-hot, space-age, ultramodern, up-to-date—more at MODERN

[1] brand-new, spick-and-span, unused; also clean, fresh, pristine, unspoiled; untouched; newfangled, new-fashioned; natural, raw, virgin, unprocessed, untreated

Antonyms

hand-me-down, second hand, used

[2] fresh, novel, original, strange, unaccustomed, unfamiliar, unknown; also innovative, unique; nontraditional, unconventional, untried, unused, unworn

Antonyms

familiar, old, time-honored, tired

[4] backup, substitute; also alternate, alternative; different, other, separate; extra, spare; another, second; utility; successive; equivalent

Antonyms

original

2new adverb : not long ago : NEWLY

Synonyms

freshly, just, late, lately, newly, now, only, recently—more at NEWLY

new age adjective, often cap N&A 1 : of, relating to, or being New Age

2 : CONTEMPORARY, MODERN

New Age noun 1 : a group of late 20th century social attitudes adapted from a variety of ancient and modern beliefs relating to spirituality, right living, and health

2 : a soft soothing form of instrumental music

1newborn adjective 1 : recently born

2 : born anew <~ hope>

2newborn noun, plural newborn or newborns : a newborn individual

Synonyms

baby, child, infant—more at BABY

new·com·er noun 1 : one recently arrived

2 : one that begins something without prior experience : BEGINNER

Synonyms

beginner, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, neophyte, novice, recruit, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro—more at BEGINNER

New Deal noun : the legislative and administrative program of President F. D. Roosevelt to promote economic recovery and social reform during the 1930s

— New Dealer noun

new·el noun : a post about which the steps of a circular staircase wind; also : a post at the foot of a stairway or one at a landing

new·fan·gled adjective 1 : attracted to novelty

2 : of the newest style : NOVEL

Synonyms

contemporary, current, hot, mod, modern, new, novel, red-hot, space-age, ultramodern, up-to-date—more at MODERN

new–fash·ioned adjective 1 : made in a new fashion or form

2 : abreast of the times : UP-TO-DATE

new·found adjective : newly found

New Left noun : a radical political movement originating in the 1960s

new·ly adverb 1 : not long ago : LATELY, RECENTLY

2 : ANEW, AFRESH

Synonyms

freshly, just, late, lately, new, now, only, recently; also latterly

new·ly·wed noun : a person recently married

new moon noun : the phase of the moon with its dark side toward the earth; also : the thin crescent moon seen for a few days after the new moon phase

new·ness noun : the quality or state of being new

Synonyms

freshness, novelty, originality—more at NOVELTY

news noun 1 : a report of recent events : TIDINGS

2 : material reported in a newspaper or news periodical or on a newscast

Synonyms

intelligence, item, story, tidings, word; also announcement, communication, message; dope, lowdown, scoop, tidbit, tip; gossip, rumor, tale, tattle; feedback

news·boy noun : one who delivers or sells newspapers

news·cast noun : a radio or television broadcast of news

— news·cast·er noun

news·group : an Internet bulletin