New Year
noun
1
: the calendar year about to start or recently started
2
a
usually New Year's
: new year's day
b
: the first days of a calendar year
3
Examples of New Year in a Sentence
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This Pink Moon marks Bak Poya, a national holiday in Sri Lanka honoring Buddha's second visit to the island, and Theravada New Year for Theravada Buddhists.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
Advertisement After two early January SoCal quakes (a 4.1 magnitude on New Year’s Day and a 4.2 four days later), The Times conducted an informal survey to find out more about the chronically earthquake-oblivious.
—Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The request came after five people were shot there on New Year’s Eve.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
While many people’s New Year’s resolutions to hit the gym more often have long since fallen by the wayside, Jelly Roll seems to be sticking to his commitment.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2024
The zoo has also occasionally hosted Frosty Free Week — free admission during the week between Christmas and New Year's.
—Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
On New Year's Day in 1989, Simpson was arrested and later pleaded no contest to spousal battery after police responded to a call from Nicole, who authorities noted had a black eye, a split lip and Simpson's handprint still on her neck.
—Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Get The Recipe 06 of 12 Retro Rum Punch
Get your New Year's party going with this retro punch recipe spiked with a dose of nostalgia.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
For the last 15 years (with a brief exception for the COVID-19 pandemic), my family and I have celebrated Christmas and New Year’s abroad in Africa or Asia.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
Advertisement After two early January SoCal quakes (a 4.1 magnitude on New Year’s Day and a 4.2 four days later), The Times conducted an informal survey to find out more about the chronically earthquake-oblivious.
—Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The request came after five people were shot there on New Year’s Eve.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
While many people’s New Year’s resolutions to hit the gym more often have long since fallen by the wayside, Jelly Roll seems to be sticking to his commitment.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2024
The zoo has also occasionally hosted Frosty Free Week — free admission during the week between Christmas and New Year's.
—Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
On New Year's Day in 1989, Simpson was arrested and later pleaded no contest to spousal battery after police responded to a call from Nicole, who authorities noted had a black eye, a split lip and Simpson's handprint still on her neck.
—Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Get The Recipe 06 of 12 Retro Rum Punch
Get your New Year's party going with this retro punch recipe spiked with a dose of nostalgia.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
For the last 15 years (with a brief exception for the COVID-19 pandemic), my family and I have celebrated Christmas and New Year’s abroad in Africa or Asia.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
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“New Year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/New%20Year. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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