FRESH Synonyms: 313 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the adjective 'fresh' differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of fresh are new , novel , and original . While all these words mean "having recently come into existence or use," fresh applies to what has not lost its qualities of newness such as liveliness, energy, brightness. // a fresh start

Q: When can 'new' be used instead of 'fresh'?

The synonyms new and fresh are sometimes interchangeable, but 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

Q: When could 'novel' be used to replace 'fresh'?

The words novel and fresh can be used in similar contexts, but novel applies to what is not only new but strange or unprecedented. // a novel approach to the problem

Q: Where would 'original' be a reasonable alternative to 'fresh'?

Although the words original and fresh have much in common, original applies to what is the first of its kind to exist. // a man without one original idea

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adjective

ˈfresh

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as in mint

being in an original and unused or unspoiled state the restaurant uses only really fresh ingredients in all of its dishes

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as in wise

displaying or marked by rude boldness if you are fresh with the art teacher, she'll give you a detention immediately

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as in new

not known or experienced before a fresh look at the situation

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as in more

resulting in an increase in amount or number she's making fresh changes on top of the existing ones

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fewer

as in stylish

slang being in the latest or current fashion those are some fresh threads you have on, man!

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noun

as in runoff

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How does the adjective fresh differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of fresh are new, novel, and original. While all these words mean "having recently come into existence or use," fresh applies to what has not lost its qualities of newness such as liveliness, energy, brightness.

a fresh start

When can new be used instead of fresh?

The synonyms new and fresh are sometimes interchangeable, but 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 could novel be used to replace fresh?

The words novel and fresh can be used in similar contexts, but novel applies to what is not only new but strange or unprecedented.

a novel approach to the problem

Where would original be a reasonable alternative to fresh?

Although the words original and fresh have much in common, original applies to what is the first of its kind to exist.

a man without one original idea

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Adjective

Starting anew On the field, the Eagles will be hoping to start fresh and forget about how last season ended. —

Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 6 Sep. 2024 As the first weekend of September ushers in the new season, the music world is heating up with fresh releases that set the tone for the months ahead. —

Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Sep. 2024

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When paired with a half to full stick of butter, the crock creates an airtight seal that keeps the butter fresh. —

Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2024 The Maya came up with ingenious solutions to keep their potable water fresh. —

Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for fresh

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