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View synonyms for newish

newish

[ noo-ish, nyoo- ]

adjective

  1. rather new.


newish

/ ˈnjuːɪʃ /

adjective

  1. fairly new


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Derived Forms

  • ˈnewishly, adverb
  • ˈnewishness, noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of newish1

First recorded in 1560–70; new + -ish 1

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Example Sentences

But he did present some old proposals with new urgency, and there was some newish material in there.

Scorpios in newish bonds suddenly invest more emotional trust.

His hat was glossy, his gloves newish—though one finger had split and been carefully mended.

That, magazines and newish fiction apart, is the literary history of the average decent person.

The old bridge is metamorphosed into something that might pass for a newish bridge.

That which is new in them is--new, and well enough; and that which is not new or newish is apt to be rather shabby than venerable.

At the very beginning there is one touch which, if not absolutely invented, is newish in the connection.

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