Synonyms of freshly

freshly

adverb

as in newly

not long ago

a freshly-paved road

Synonyms & Similar Words

• newly
• lately
• late
• recently
• just
• new
• only
• now
• of late
• latterly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• previously
• before
• early
• formerly
• earlier
• ago
• anciently
• heretofore
• hitherto
• erstwhile

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of freshly

Some moved from out of state; others were serving their congregations in other capacities and have been freshly elevated to starring roles. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

Pear notes can smell sudsy and clean, especially when paired with other fruits or florals; dark and jammy when combined with woods, or freshly picked with aromatics and green facets. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026

Decorated in shades of green, yellow and pink to mimic an English garden, there are gold details at every turn, an imposing marble fireplace and freshly cut roses in a vase on the mahogany dining table. — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 29 July 2026

At sunset, freshly washed tourists and locals alike, arrive at the bar, for gin & tonic, Tusker beer or the hotel’s traditional Old Pal cocktail. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

When that outpost shut down, the world was, effectively, Soare’s freshly shucked oyster. — Sean Santiago, Vogue, 27 July 2026

The oak hardwood floors have been refurbished, the home has been freshly painted and the gable roof has been replaced. — Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026

At the time of the indictment, 21 defendants were already in custody and the others were freshly arrested. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Spoon sauce over fish; season with salt and freshly ground pepper. — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026