FRESHLY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

freshly

adverb

Definition of freshly

as in newly

not long ago a freshly-paved road

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Recent Examples of freshly In this week’s MLB Power Rankings, freshly printed this morning, our team posed one big looming question each team has to answer this season. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Fried Rice and Assembly Step 2 Whisk 2 large eggs, a pinch of kosher salt, and a pinch of freshly ground pepper in a medium bowl to combine; set aside. — Nick Wong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 All three consumer icons had freshly announced new CEOs, which were wrongly greeted with hasty skepticism from analysts. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 And cheering parents showed up in Trojan shirts and gear freshly purchased on campus. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 There will also be six freshly shucked oysters and caviar bites paired with Italian wines. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026 Select a chicken that’s freshly cooked and being kept properly hot. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026 Swiss Mountain’s freshly roasted coffee — nothing is more than two weeks old — is shipped in bags to customers. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Finish each serving with plenty of freshly grated Parmesan and fresh basil. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026

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Now Myers, newly identified as the person who brought the VCR to the drug house, was the suspect.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Also newly set for a role is Downton Abbey‘s Joanne Froggatt, who will play Louise’s mother, Susan.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of newly

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It’s been hot in Pasadena lately, and according to Cat Chen, the best way to deal with the heat is simple—have your friends over, keep the AC running, and serve a refreshing menu alongside a crisp white wine.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
That lately has been a challenge for municipalities that count on buying salt through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, only to be left out in the cold.

— Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of lately

Adverb

After nine consecutive losses against the Minnesota Lynx, the Valkyries finally broke through on Monday night in Minneapolis, setting the tone early and running away with the game late in the fourth quarter en route to a 80-66 win.

— Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Still, the administration late Monday filed a motion asking that the second hold be removed, and has posted new regulations from the Postal Service that would go into effect Tuesday if the legal pathway is fully cleared.

— Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of late

Adverb

This rainfall may produce life threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in steep terrain and over areas that were affected recently by Hurricane Lala.

— Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Earlier this week, recently ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for wartime elections, presenting a fresh political challenge to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

— Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

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