1. newly or recently created, developed, or come to prominence
Usage: often used in compound terms; from French

Examples

• The nouveau riche family built an extravagant mansion.
• She embraced the nouveau cuisine movement with its emphasis on fresh ingredients.
• The art gallery featured nouveau artists from the local community.
• His nouveau approach to teaching impressed the school board.
• The restaurant’s nouveau style attracted young professionals.
• Critics dismissed the film as nouveau pretension.