1
a
: having its original qualities unimpaired: such as
(1)
: full of or renewed in vigor : refreshed
rose fresh from a good night's sleep
(2)
: not stale, sour, or decayed
fresh bread
(3)
: not faded
lessons fresh in her memory
(4)
: not worn or rumpled
a fresh white shirt
b
: not altered by processing
fresh vegetables
2
a
: not salt
fresh water
b(1)
: free from taint : pure
fresh air
(2)
of wind
: moderately strong
a fresh breeze
3
a(1)
: experienced, made, or received newly or anew
form fresh friendships
(2)
: additional, another
a fresh start
c
: lacking experience : raw
coming fresh to the job—
Helen Howe
Helen Howe
d
: just come or arrived
fresh from school
e
: having the milk flow recently established
a fresh cow
4
[probably by folk etymology from German frech]
: disposed to take liberties : impudent
don't get fresh with me
5
slang
: fashionable, cool
freshly
adverb
freshness
noun
1
: an increased flow or rush (as of water) : freshet
2
archaic
: a stream, spring, or pool of fresh water
Synonyms
Examples of fresh in a Sentence
Adjective
You can use either fresh or dried basil for this recipe.
The meat was kept fresh in the refrigerator.
a bouquet of fresh flowers
He changed into a fresh shirt.
She brought a fresh change of clothes.
She rose fresh from a good night's sleep.
Adverb
This bread was baked fresh.
Recent Examples on the WebYaniya Lee, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2024
The hush money trial has unearthed fresh details about the checkbook journalism overseen by Pecker, who served as CEO of National Enquirer parent company American Media Inc. from 1999 to 2020.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2024
The organization’s deputy executive director, fresh off a visit to the Caribbean nation over the weekend, said with over 1 million Haitians facing famine, the United Nations food aid agency would like to do more but is struggling to meet the demand.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2024
Their control is surgical, from the fresh blend of the band’s catalog to the position and execution of each flashing light.
—Kat Bein, SPIN, 26 Apr. 2024
As the old saying goes, April showers bring May flowers, and despite the fact that it's been dreary and rainy all month long, Taraji P. Henson's eye shadow is as bright and fresh as a beautiful spring day.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 26 Apr. 2024
Peruvian Ceviche and Peruvian-style roast chicken receive their kick from aji pepper, which can be fresh, dried, or made into paste.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
Step inside the bright, white space filled with fresh flowers to view the compact menu, which offers simple selections.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2024
These vanilla notes aren’t your typical super sweet and edible gourmand but instead a hybrid of sweet, airy and decadent with a mixture light and fresh, capturing the essence of femininity in its purest form.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Apr. 2024
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Bake fresh: Prepare the biscuit dough ahead if needed, but bake fresh before serving for the tastiest results.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
The Ravens, meanwhile, enter the AFC Championship Game fresh off a 34-10 win against the Houston Texans.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 28 Jan. 2024
Those are still shucked fresh onto pies citywide, then served salty and chewy to pizza lovers in the know.
—Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2024
The baked goods – pastry, doughnuts and rolls, come fresh every day from Harvest Bakery in Bristol, the bagels from Kettle Bagels in Southington.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2024
The lechón bowl is a neat stack of roast pork — your mixed meats might include shoulder, leg, loin and skin, paired with a sweet-onion escabeche and a plantain relish — atop whatever rice the guys are preparing fresh that day.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
Here are some practical products to keep your wardrobe investments looking fresh: a fabric shaver that removes fuzz from your clothes and upholstery, and a handheld steamer that smoothes out wrinkles (and is small enough to pack into a bag).
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 4 Oct. 2023
Here are some practical products to keep your wardrobe investments looking fresh: a fabric shaver that removes fuzz from your clothes, and a handheld steamer that smoothes out wrinkles.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 11 Oct. 2023
Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 26 Feb. 2024
The Maya came up with ingenious solutions to keep their potable water fresh.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Oct. 2023
All that has helped keep the Rubik’s Cube fresh in people’s minds.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 14 Jan. 2024
If making when corn is in season, feel free to substitute with fresh.
—Emily Nabors Hall, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023
From simple ways to make your hotel room more comfortable to pointers on keeping your clothing fresh, these are my 18 favorite Amazon products that will help make your next trip smoother — which is always the goal for any travel agent.
—Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2023
Firstly, applying hot steam to clothes helps to kill bacteria and keep fabric fresh, so a shower steam or travel steamer can help in this respect.
—Lauren Burvill, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2023
These boots boast a unique anti-odor technology that minimizes the smell of a hard day on the trails, keeping you feeling (and smelling) fresh.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2023
Flashbacks keep the past fresh, particularly for Ely, whose skittishness and shame are unusually potent.
—Olivia Waite, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2023
Adjective
But the best shops set themselves apart with fresh ingredients and old-school charm.
—Yaniya Lee, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2024
The hush money trial has unearthed fresh details about the checkbook journalism overseen by Pecker, who served as CEO of National Enquirer parent company American Media Inc. from 1999 to 2020.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2024
The organization’s deputy executive director, fresh off a visit to the Caribbean nation over the weekend, said with over 1 million Haitians facing famine, the United Nations food aid agency would like to do more but is struggling to meet the demand.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2024
Their control is surgical, from the fresh blend of the band’s catalog to the position and execution of each flashing light.
—Kat Bein, SPIN, 26 Apr. 2024
As the old saying goes, April showers bring May flowers, and despite the fact that it's been dreary and rainy all month long, Taraji P. Henson's eye shadow is as bright and fresh as a beautiful spring day.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 26 Apr. 2024
Peruvian Ceviche and Peruvian-style roast chicken receive their kick from aji pepper, which can be fresh, dried, or made into paste.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
Step inside the bright, white space filled with fresh flowers to view the compact menu, which offers simple selections.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2024
These vanilla notes aren’t your typical super sweet and edible gourmand but instead a hybrid of sweet, airy and decadent with a mixture light and fresh, capturing the essence of femininity in its purest form.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Apr. 2024
Adverb
Pros: Powerful formulas that target and eliminate odor-causing bacteria.
Long-lasting results, keeping your dog smelling fresh between baths.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Bake fresh: Prepare the biscuit dough ahead if needed, but bake fresh before serving for the tastiest results.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
The Ravens, meanwhile, enter the AFC Championship Game fresh off a 34-10 win against the Houston Texans.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 28 Jan. 2024
Those are still shucked fresh onto pies citywide, then served salty and chewy to pizza lovers in the know.
—Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2024
The baked goods – pastry, doughnuts and rolls, come fresh every day from Harvest Bakery in Bristol, the bagels from Kettle Bagels in Southington.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2024
The lechón bowl is a neat stack of roast pork — your mixed meats might include shoulder, leg, loin and skin, paired with a sweet-onion escabeche and a plantain relish — atop whatever rice the guys are preparing fresh that day.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
Here are some practical products to keep your wardrobe investments looking fresh: a fabric shaver that removes fuzz from your clothes and upholstery, and a handheld steamer that smoothes out wrinkles (and is small enough to pack into a bag).
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 4 Oct. 2023
Here are some practical products to keep your wardrobe investments looking fresh: a fabric shaver that removes fuzz from your clothes, and a handheld steamer that smoothes out wrinkles.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 11 Oct. 2023
Noun
To keep the matcha fresh, store your tin inside a resealable plastic bag.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 26 Feb. 2024
The Maya came up with ingenious solutions to keep their potable water fresh.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Oct. 2023
All that has helped keep the Rubik’s Cube fresh in people’s minds.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 14 Jan. 2024
If making when corn is in season, feel free to substitute with fresh.
—Emily Nabors Hall, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023
From simple ways to make your hotel room more comfortable to pointers on keeping your clothing fresh, these are my 18 favorite Amazon products that will help make your next trip smoother — which is always the goal for any travel agent.
—Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2023
Firstly, applying hot steam to clothes helps to kill bacteria and keep fabric fresh, so a shower steam or travel steamer can help in this respect.
—Lauren Burvill, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2023
These boots boast a unique anti-odor technology that minimizes the smell of a hard day on the trails, keeping you feeling (and smelling) fresh.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2023
Flashbacks keep the past fresh, particularly for Ely, whose skittishness and shame are unusually potent.
—Olivia Waite, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2023
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