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Recent Examples of freshly
Morton kosher salt in a medium bowl; season with freshly ground pepper.
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Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
When she was freshly divorced, Knowles began chronicling her life as a personal project.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Experts were on the ground about 15 minutes later to confirm the reports and found trees ripped from their root systems and a barn with its roof freshly torn off.
—Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Epstein realized the Beatles needed to be freshly scrubbed in order to play in the spaces controlled by the entertainment elders who booked bands and controlled the old‑school show‑business platforms.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Whether freshly picked or from your local market, there's no better way to showcase in-season blueberries than with our fan-favorite blueberry pie.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
The singer's brother Eric Stefani wrote the first version, and modified it with help from a freshly heartbroken Gwen, who had just broken up with the band's bassist Tony Kanal — one of a few times in music history that the subject of the song also contributed to its production.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
But her career has been marred by high-profile incidents — including being photographed in 2007 with a freshly shaven head hitting a car with an umbrella.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
Rewind nine years to the beginning of 2017, Pereira, then 55, was freshly promoted to the top of his profession as the interim CEO of Citgo Petroleum in Houston.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
When she was freshly divorced, Knowles began chronicling her life as a personal project.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Experts were on the ground about 15 minutes later to confirm the reports and found trees ripped from their root systems and a barn with its roof freshly torn off.
—Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Epstein realized the Beatles needed to be freshly scrubbed in order to play in the spaces controlled by the entertainment elders who booked bands and controlled the old‑school show‑business platforms.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Whether freshly picked or from your local market, there's no better way to showcase in-season blueberries than with our fan-favorite blueberry pie.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
The singer's brother Eric Stefani wrote the first version, and modified it with help from a freshly heartbroken Gwen, who had just broken up with the band's bassist Tony Kanal — one of a few times in music history that the subject of the song also contributed to its production.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
But her career has been marred by high-profile incidents — including being photographed in 2007 with a freshly shaven head hitting a car with an umbrella.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
Rewind nine years to the beginning of 2017, Pereira, then 55, was freshly promoted to the top of his profession as the interim CEO of Citgo Petroleum in Houston.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshly
Adverb
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For the newly initiated, there is subtle messaging around the use of refillable water stations or reusing towels and linens, notes on sustainable shopping printed on hangers in closets, and a sand hourglass timer in the shower to help reduce water waste.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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After this, a newly discovered, patented bacterial strain was introduced.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Culinary trends come in waves, and lately French restaurants have been in vogue in San Diego County.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Although the first 10 days of the season saw rough production, the group has been at a different level lately.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Grammy winner, 31, who debuted late last month as Zidler in the Tony-winning adaptation of the 2001 musical film, will now be taking her final bow on Friday — less than a week after her post Saturday accusing 36-year-old Thompson of infidelity.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Flyers would pull Vladar late in the third period to find a game-tying goal, but time would expire, giving the Penguins a 3-2 win.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Concentration and intensity have been lacking from Chelsea recently.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Wexler, who recently lost one of his closest friends after a motorcycle accident, has persevered with support from his teammates.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Freshly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshly. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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