► new recently made, built, invented, written, etc.: Can the new drugs help her? Have you tried that new restaurant on Fourth Street?
► recent made or done a short time ago: Recent research has shown that the drug is effective.
► brand new (also brand-new) new and never used before. Used especially about something you have just bought: He was driving a brand-new car.
► original completely new and different from anything that has been done or thought of before: The artist’s paintings are completely original.
► fresh fresh ideas or ways of doing something are new, different, and interesting: We need a fresh approach to this problem.
► latest used about a film, book, fashion, etc. that is the newest one: Have you read his latest novel?
► novel new and unusual: The mayor has proposed a novel solution to the problem of gang violence.
► innovative using new ideas that have not been tried before: The students came up with some innovative ideas for recycling household waste.
► revolutionary completely changing the way things have been done in a way that is good: A revolutionary new treatment for cancer could save many lives.
► newfound a newfound ability or feeling is new and often leads to changes. Used especially in writing: Teenagers love the newfound freedom that comes with learning to drive.