latest, the

latest, the
lat|est, the [ `leıtəst ] noun
the most recent or newest example or form of something:
Do you know what the latest is he's getting a divorce.
at the latest
no later than a particular time:
He said he'd arrive by 10:00 at the latest.
the latest is something
the most recent news or information about someone or something:
the latest in Internet search technology
the latest in a rash of bomb threats

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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