Former and Newfangled

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Former adjective - Having been such at some previous time.

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Newfangled is an antonym for former.

Nearby Word: formerly

Newfangled adjective - Being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles.

Usage example: got one of those newfangled espresso makers

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Former is an antonym for newfangled.

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Newfangled and Former. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/former/newfangled

Former & Newfangled. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/former/newfangled>.

Newfangled or Former. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/former/newfangled.

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