NEWLY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

newly

adverb

ˈnü-lē

Definition of newly

as in lately

not long ago a newly married couple still getting to know one another

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Recent Examples of newly The new dishes on Oceania Allura, the new restaurant coming to Oceania Sonata, and the garden newly reopened in Monaco—each points at the same plain fact. — Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 In a near-future where the elderly are physically reset into children to remain economically useful, a young woman becomes the reluctant caretaker of her newly reset mother. — John Hopewell, Variety, 14 July 2026 The boutique will carry eight exclusive styles adapted from the existing Classic collection, offered in white and yellow gold and newly amplified with diamonds. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 Advertisement The biggest difference between another Netanyahu government and an opposition win lies in each side’s approach to a battered but newly emboldened government in Tehran. — Ian Bremmer, Time, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for newly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for newly

Adverb

This move seems to have become her signature contribution lately.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 July 2026
Vance has been staking out his own pathway lately in what many political observers estimate is a lead-up to a 2028 presidential bid.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Definition of lately

Adverb

Hanuman, a 2009 replica of 1937’s Endeavour II, was commissioned by Netscape founder Jim Clark, though Italian sailor Giovanni Lombardi Stronati recently acquired the yacht and has taken over the responsibilities of piloting it.

— Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
Kidman, who recently celebrated her 59th birthday, ensured Antonia’s 55th birthday celebration was one for the books with a luxurious stop in Portofino.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Definition of recently

Adverb

That need has helped to push the Nats to join the Miami Marlins, who started to employ the tactic in the majors late last season, and the Rockies, who hired the Marlins’ assistant pitching coach this winter.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
With the clock ticking down on the final minutes of the game, the Baoding team was unable to stop the offensive push that placed the home team into a 1-0 lead late in the second half.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of late

Adverb

Soon, those critics may be forced to accept that the Argentines are just too good and too gritty to be denied.

— Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
With just six minutes plus stoppage time remaining, England appeared on the verge of advancing to its first World Cup final in 60 years.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 July 2026

Definition of just

Adverb

The volcano was still smoking last night as Jennifer Lopez and her team, freshly landed in Catania, pulled up at Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Moda show.

— Luke Leitch, Vogue, 14 July 2026
The dessert chain has an expansive menu that includes cakes, crêpes, freshly made Belgium waffles, funnel cakes and hot and iced drinks.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026

Definition of freshly

Adverb

An Argentina semifinal win now gives Messi the chance — in what almost certainly will be his final match on the World Cup stage —- to make his country the first back-to-back champion since Brazil in 1958 and ‘62.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
As a result of her injury, Anderson underwent an emergency craniotomy and now lives with a titanium plate in her head.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026