Definition of newlynext
as in lately
not long ago a newly married couple still getting to know one another

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Recent Examples of newly Ritter makes the case that a newly public company’s first earnings report is not particularly helpful, noting that analysts and corporate executives are heavily invested in delivering results in line with expectations—meaning a firm will take any steps necessary to do so. Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026 With more families converting old tapes into shareable files, those visual memories are newly present again, and camcorders tap directly into that feeling. Sara Radin, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2026 Lawmakers had once built bipartisan legislative coalitions; a newly conservative Court now moved to undo them. Duncan Hosie, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026 And in the nine years since First Reformed, the industry has changed in such a way that the future of independent American movies feels newly, intensely under threat. David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for newly
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Adverb
  • Collins has been showing a more robust side of his all-around game lately, especially his shooting from the perimeter.
    Janis Carr, Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Francesco Carta/Getty Images Silver has been catching investors' eyes lately and for good reason.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • These special moments have helped the monks’ walk gain traction on social media, where their Facebook following recently surpassed 1 million followers.
    Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
  • In Colorado, legislators who leave office early are replaced by a small vacancy committee of party officials and volunteers, and the party that most recently won the open seat in a general election oversees the vacancy committee.
    Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • Following the weekend our next big change will be another extended Arctic Blast late next week.
    Bill Kelly, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The Kings came back to cut the deficit to one on a few occasions late in the first half.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • Residents near the park, located off David Drive in the Bonnie Brae neighborhood, said they were awakened just before midnight by gunfire and emergency sirens.
    CBS News, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Designed to bridge the gap between automotive ease and aerospace innovation, the vehicle targets consumers looking for adventure rather than just urban commuting.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
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  • Plus, the SwifPlush style is freshly added to the APMA's Seal of Acceptance list.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Mixing vinegar and water forms a solution that Odame says is an easy way to make high-traffic areas look freshly cleaned before anyone arrives.
    Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • And with temperatures steadily dropping, now is the perfect time to invest in a new pair of winter boots.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
  • So now, the ramshackle Coinjock School sits in the restaurant’s backyard and his plan for restoration keeps getting more ambitious with each passing year.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026

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“Newly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newly. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.

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