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 As investors adjust their positions and trade through newly available supply, Goldman garners revenue through bid-ask spreads and execution commissions. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026 The Afghanistan Human Rights Center says only 316 centers were newly created; many others were existing centers that have since been added to The Taliban education systems. — Fatima Faizi, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026 Following the Sky-ITV merger, the newly independent ITV Studios could also be a takeover target. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026 Resident O’Lita Schafer bought a house in Crenshaw in 2024 on the promise that the neighborhood would be newly transformed. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for newly

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Orange County beachgoers notice that there's a lot of stingrays lately, and lifeguards say the warm water, especially in places where the surf is relatively calm, is contributing to a dramatic increase in the number of stingray incidents.

— Michele Gile, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Consumers have lately favored premium wines, which sell in lower volumes, McMillan said.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of lately

Adverb

Wynn One example is the UAE's first casino resort, the Wynn Al Marjan Island, was originally due to open in the first quarter of 2027 but was recently delayed to September.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
The rivalry with Arsenal has really exploded recently, and that will add extra spice.

— Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of recently

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Indiana wasn’t the only team to expose some of Moore’s hiccups late last season, but like Manning, one more year of time on task should iron out the little things.

— Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Pregnant women can also be found in the open pits, sometimes late into their pregnancies, Kansime said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of late

Adverb

Some of the best accommodations around the park are Disney Resorts Collection hotels, and select properties under that umbrella are currently offering up to 30% off stays of at least five consecutive nights from now through October 3, 2026.

— Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Three days later, the person authorities in multiple countries now say was the attacker was revealed to be Anastasiia Berezovska – a Ukrainian woman with a large snake tattoo on her arm.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026