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 But even the veteran coach had to pause when asked about a derivative of culture, borne out of the newly transient nature of college basketball. Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026 There’s less remove in her writing here, freeing her to harness the newly expressive qualities of her voice. Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 11 Mar. 2026 Issa would have been facing a tough fight in a newly-redrawn congressional district that was designed to give Democrats the upper hand. Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026 The footage, assembled from a 14-camera shoot captured on 35mm film across two nights, has been newly restored and remastered for the theatrical release. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for newly
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  • In the new year, Musk welcomed Hegseth to a meeting at SpaceX headquarters, where Hegseth unveiled a new partnership with Grok, which lately had been spending most of its time removing the clothes of women and children in photographs.
    Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
  • No one seems to dispute it—even with the inroads David Ellison has lately made.
    Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • As recently as January, the negotiations were cordial.
    Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Saad told the Statesman recently that the ski area opened two-thirds of its terrain this season, and the nonprofit also froze season pass sale prices for next year in an unusual move.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 14 Mar. 2026
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  • The rates were similar in the private sector, where 41% reported using AI late last year, including a quarter who reported using it frequently.
    Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Savanti Travel’s Rowan recalled a client, who was in Paris on a business trip, arriving late for an appointment after ChatGPT suggested a route that failed to account for road closures due to construction.
    Sydney Goh, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
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  • What about Tyler Conklin, whose previous annual average value, per Sportac, was just about $3 million?
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
  • That’s why an X-ray telescope that would be superior in those regards has so much discovery potential just awaiting it.
    Big Think, Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026
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  • For something a little lighter, upscale Milanese sandwich chain De Santis offers salads and sandwiches plus freshly made cakes and coffee.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Don't skimp and buy bottled lime juice, however—freshly squeezed is so much better.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • Kempe now has five goals and four assists in his last six games.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The Dominican Republic moves on, now two wins away from a championship.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026

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“Newly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newly. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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