newly

adverb

new·​ly ˈnü-lē How to pronounce newly (audio)
ˈnyü-
Synonyms of newlynext
1
: lately, recently
a newly married couple
newly affluent
2
: anew, afresh
newly painted

Examples of newly in a Sentence

They are a newly married couple. That is a newly acquired habit. Here is where we keep the newly arrived merchandise. The room is newly painted.
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Disney’s town hall on Wednesday featured ABC News anchor David Muir, who moderated a conversation with outgoing CEO Bob Iger, D’Amaro, and Dana Walden, newly appointed to the role of president and chief creative officer. Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026 Because these newly real particles originated as a pair, they are entangled, retaining a connection regardless of how far they may be separated. Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 4 Feb. 2026 The film tells the story of Zeba, who is newly married to man-child Sajawal after having three suitors who ended up dying. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026 Unveiled in the United States in September 2025, the revamp will only be mandatory for newly built or bought Ford dealerships. Summer Ballentine, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for newly

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of newly was before the 12th century

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“Newly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newly. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

newly

adverb
new·​ly ˈn(y)ü-lē How to pronounce newly (audio)
1
: not long ago : recently
a newly married couple
2
: from a totally fresh beginning : anew
a newly furnished house

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