freshly

adverb

Definition of freshlynext
as in newly
not long ago a freshly-paved road

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Recent Examples of freshly 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 Guests get a behind-the-scenes look at their floating operations—a first for the state—and, of course, plenty of freshly shucked oysters to enjoy. — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 Arrange 12 large oysters, freshly shucked, on a platter and spoon mignonette over. — Janet McCracken, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 July 2026 Among them is Kyoko (Yu Aoi), a hard-charging TV news reporter, who, at the crime scene, is reunited with detective Kenji Okamoto (Shun Oguri), her former lover, freshly pulled off suspension to work the case. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026 Oyster Party Oyster Party brings the flavors of the coast to Stateside with freshly shucked oysters, buttery lobster rolls, and seafood favorites made with the freshest ingredients. — Rs Editors, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026 Unluckily, Alys, freshly alienated by Daemon, arrives just in time to nurse the enemy of her enemy back to health. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026 The photo featured Peltz Beckham sitting naked in a makeup chair with her hair freshly styled in voluminous curls and a full face of makeup. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshly
  1. newly
  2. lately
  3. late
  4. recently
Adverb
  • Budgets are smaller, and the work tends to be more intimate, experimental or newly developed.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
  • Johnson thought up Meditating Figure before the latest headlines, but the sculpture now lands in a world newly conscious of the infrastructure that keeps it running.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of 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
  • Germany won the final, with its only goal coming late in extra time.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The first hint that change was on the table came late last year, when Policy Analysis for California Education, a consortium of education faculty at five major universities, issued a lengthy critique of the current system.
    — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
Definition of late
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

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