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"These are great news" vs "those are great news"

Both phrases are commonly used, but the correct one depends on the context. 'These are great news' is used when referring to something close to the speaker, while 'Those are great news' is used when referring to something farther away.

Last Updated: March 20, 2024

These are great news

This is not correct. Don't use this phrase.

The subject "news" is singular, so it requires the singular forms "this" and "is" instead of "these" and "are."

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Some examples from our editors:

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Some alternatives from our editors:

  • This is excellent news
  • This news is fantastic
  • What wonderful news!
  • I'm thrilled to hear this news
  • This news is incredibly exciting
  • What a fantastic development!

those are great news

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something farther away from the speaker.

Use 'those are great news' when talking about news or information that is distant from you or that you feel less connected to.

Examples:

  • Those are great news for the company across the street.
  • Those are great news for the team in the other department.

Alternatives:

  • That is great news
  • That is fantastic news

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