the latest

Idioms and Phrases

Also, the latest thing . The most recent development, as in fashion or the news. For example, Wearing straw hats to the beach is the latest thing , or Have you heard the latest about the royal family? [ Colloquial ; late 1800s] Also see the thing .

Example Sentences

It’s “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,” the latest entry in Aardman’s stop-motion franchise.

From Los Angeles Times

But don’t sleep on the many other noteworthy contenders that deserve consideration in the animation race this season, among them: the latest entry in the beloved Wallace and Gromit franchise; an adult-oriented, handmade clay-animated fantasy-drama from Australia; a Transformers origin movie that makes the bold move of imbuing its giant bots with personalities and relationships; and a strange, unique, hilarious and sneakily touching story of a human-size cat and an angsty teen.

From Los Angeles Times

One is the latest contender by a 15-time nominee and honorary Oscar recipient who has been in the business for more than 40 years, sung by a recent Oscar winner herself.

From Los Angeles Times

But last December, the council made a stunning U-turn and blocked the latest conversion proposal.

From Los Angeles Times

The revelation of E.On's bill error comes after the latest official figures show inflation rose as a result of higher energy prices.

From BBC

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