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 And those who’ve newly graduated from college are already struggling to land jobs, Semafor’s Rachyl Jones reported earlier this year. — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 10 July 2026 The excommunication applies to the newly consecrated bishops, any SSPX priest and anyone who formally adheres to the society. — Emily Broyles, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026 History of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home and Studio At age 22 in 1889, Wright was a budding architect and newly married to his first wife, Catherine Lee Tobin Wright. — River Davies, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026 As incomes rise, the newly-rich can devote more money to non-essential health, wellness, and preventive services, as well as advanced medical technologies and better insurance options. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for newly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for newly

Adverb

This move seems to have become her signature contribution lately.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 July 2026
Vance has been staking out his own pathway lately in what many political observers estimate is a lead-up to a 2028 presidential bid.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Definition of lately

Adverb

And Argentina had been living on the edge recently, surviving a one-goal triumph over World Cup first-timer Cabo Verde and putting together a miraculous comeback in the Round of 16 against Egypt after falling behind 2-0.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
In the draft combine recently, his fastball was up to 97 mph.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of recently

Adverb

Germany won the final, with its only goal coming late in extra time.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 July 2026
The first hint that change was on the table came late last year, when Policy Analysis for California Education, a consortium of education faculty at five major universities, issued a lengthy critique of the current system.

— Dan Walters, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Definition of late

Adverb

Soon, those critics may be forced to accept that the Argentines are just too good and too gritty to be denied.

— Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
With just six minutes plus stoppage time remaining, England appeared on the verge of advancing to its first World Cup final in 60 years.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 July 2026

Definition of just

Adverb

The volcano was still smoking last night as Jennifer Lopez and her team, freshly landed in Catania, pulled up at Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Moda show.

— Luke Leitch, Vogue, 14 July 2026
The dessert chain has an expansive menu that includes cakes, crêpes, freshly made Belgium waffles, funnel cakes and hot and iced drinks.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026

Definition of freshly

Adverb

An Argentina semifinal win now gives Messi the chance — in what almost certainly will be his final match on the World Cup stage —- to make his country the first back-to-back champion since Brazil in 1958 and ‘62.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
As a result of her injury, Anderson underwent an emergency craniotomy and now lives with a titanium plate in her head.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026