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(of food) Superlative for recently procured or harvested
“The supermarket chain claims to supply fresh fruits and vegetables straight from the farm.”
(of food) Superlative for not having been processed
“I think it would be beneficial if we stuck with fresh produce rather than anything that comes in a box or a can.”
Superlative for recently produced
“The detectives found some fresh fingerprints on the door handles.”
(of food) Superlative for succulent to taste
“All juicy and green vegetables should be very fresh and succulent, and are best just before flowering, as also are the sweet herbs called pot-herbs.”
Superlative for clean from having been washed
“She put on some fresh sheets on the bed for her guests who were arriving later that day.”
Superlative for in an unmarked or unused condition
“Get a fresh sheet of paper and start taking notes while I give you instructions.”
Superlative for unique or original in nature
“The company believes it has come up with a fresh approach to ordering goods online.”
Superlative for additional or supplemental
“My husband returned from the supermarket with a fresh batch of eggs.”
(of a person) Superlative for new or inexperienced for a given role or position
“The company has recruited some fresh trainees who have much to learn if they want to be full-fledged employees of the firm.”
(of a person) Superlative for full of energy and vigor
“After a good night's sleep, I woke up feeling fresh and ready for the day ahead.”
(of a colour or a person's complexion) Superlative for bright or healthy in appearance
“She returned from her summer holiday looking relaxed and fresh.”
(of the climate) Superlative for pleasantly refreshing and cool
“The day was nice and fresh, perfect for an afternoon walk through the hills.”
(of the wind) Superlative for cold and moderately strong in nature
“We felt the fresh wind blowing against us as we trudged forward.”
(informal) Superlative for presumptuous, especially in a flirtatious way
“You're looking good in a buffalo stance, but don't you get fresh with me!”
(informal) Superlative for fashionable and in style
“Joe Hallenbeck liked to tease Jimmy Dix about his fresh $650 leather pants.”
Superlative for clearly visible from being recently produced
“I have some fresh coffee stains on my new, white shirt.”
(of color) Superlative for not worn or faded
“A fresh coat of paint would serve to inject some much-needed energy into the room.”
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