News (Noun)
Meaning 1
Informal information of any kind that is not previously known to someone; "it was news to me".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The fact that the company was going bankrupt was news to all the employees.
- It was news to me that my best friend was getting married next month.
- The news that the concert was cancelled spread quickly through social media.
- The surprise party was news to the birthday boy until he walked into the room.
- The news that I had been accepted into my top college choice was the best I'd heard all year.
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Meaning 2
Information reported in a newspaper or news magazine; "the news of my death was greatly exaggerated".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The evening news broadcast the latest updates on the natural disaster.
- She scanned the headlines to catch up on the news from around the world.
- The company's quarterly profits were the lead story in the business news section.
- He turned on the TV to watch the breaking news about the election results.
- The newspaper's editor carefully selected the top news stories for the front page.
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Meaning 3
The quality of being sufficiently interesting to be reported in news bulletins; "the judge conceded the newsworthiness of the trial"; "he is no longer news in the fashion world".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The scandal was considered newsworthy enough to be covered by all major networks.
- The celebrity's personal life was no longer news after she retired from the public eye.
- The company's financial struggles were deemed newsworthy by the business press.
- The politician's gaffe was considered newsworthy enough to be replayed on every evening news broadcast.
- The new restaurant's unique menu was considered newsworthy by the local food critics.
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Meaning 4
A program devoted to current events, often using interviews and commentary; "we watch the 7 o'clock news every night".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- I'm glued to the TV during the news, trying to stay informed about what's happening around the world.
- She watches the evening news to stay up-to-date on local politics.
- The family always gathers in the living room to watch the news after dinner.
- He loves listening to the news on his daily commute to work.
- The breaking news about the natural disaster was announced during the late-night news broadcast.
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Meaning 5
Information about recent and important events; "they awaited news of the outcome".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The newspaper delivers the latest news from around the world every morning.
- I've been waiting for news from my sister who's traveling abroad for months.
- The news of the natural disaster shocked the entire nation.
- She was anxious to hear news about her job application and couldn't wait any longer.
- The family received terrible news about their loved one's illness and was devastated.