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.
Recent Examples on the WebWhile getting out of his car, his shiny wedding band was visible on his ring finger, and the comedian looked more than happy to flaunt his newly married status.—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024 Child's play: This newly turned vampire just had to go and try to get others.—Ew Staff, EW.com, 15 July 2024 Amid denouncements of political violence from leaders and average Americans on both sides of the political aisle, the nation’s great gun divide felt newly raw Sunday — but hardly changed.—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2024 The three newly affected workers developed cold symptoms and pinkeye; none was hospitalized, state health officials said.—Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 13 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for newly
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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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