supposedly new
Frequency: 6.820.1 per million words
said to be new, but with some doubt
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Examples (10)
- The company unveiled its supposedly new smartphone, but many features seemed familiar.
- She bought a supposedly new dress online, only to find a stain on it.
- They advertised a supposedly new solution to the problem, but it was just a rehash of old ideas.
- The restaurant launched a supposedly new menu, though most dishes were slightly altered classics.
- Investors were skeptical of the startup's supposedly new technology, questioning its originality.
- He claimed to have discovered a supposedly new species, but experts were doubtful.
- The politician proposed a supposedly new policy that closely resembled previous failed attempts.
- After much anticipation, the band released their supposedly new album, which sounded remarkably like their old material.
- Many customers complained about the supposedly new software update, as it introduced more bugs than features.
- The antique dealer tried to sell a supposedly new item, but its aged appearance betrayed the claim.