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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Also consider the Rainforest Alliance newly launched regenerative agriculture certification for coffee, or Fair Trade certification which focuses on farmers’ rights but not on deforestation.—Marianne Krasny, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 While Cook’s position remains in limbo, newly confirmed Fed governor Miran has elicited concerns from Democrats over his close ties with the president.—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025 Even before the new rule, Bauer stressed that the number of newly ineligible customers securing new service from private haulers was on the rise.—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025 The newly flourishing warm season grass will overtake the cool season grass.—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025 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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