New, late (6)
I believe the answer is:
recent
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'new' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)
'late' is the second definition.
(similar in meaning)
(Other definitions for recent that I've seen before include "Fresh - current" , "Modern -- centre (anag)" , "Happening lately" , "Having happened not long ago" , "Fresh, modern" .)