newly

adverb

ˈnü-lē How to pronounce newly (audio)
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 In addition to introducing Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman), the film brings along Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) — fresh off his own solo adventure — while incorporating Spider-Man (Tom Holland, newly freed from Sony’s clutches) into the MCU for the first time. — Will Harris, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025 This year's ad will reportedly feature former Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady and Snoop Dogg and newly ask Americans to take a stand against hate. — David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025 The Friends—newly restored in 4K—follows a group of three young boys. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025 Also newly dated is a Feb. 21 release in Romania, Feb. 27 in Slovakia, and Feb. 28 in Poland and Turkey. — Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for newly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newly
  1. lately
  2. recently
  3. late
  4. just
  5. now
Adverb
  • Though that seemed to decline in the immediate aftermath of the Flyers trading away Scott Laughton and Erik Johnson last Friday, they’ve at least been more energized lately.
    — Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Affirm Affirm – a buy now, pay later loans provider – has underperformed the broader market lately, falling more than 10% in the past week and more than 40% in the past month.
    — Sean Conlon, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of lately
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  • Most recently, the Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers 126-119, thanks to 34 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists from Antetokounmpo and 25 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists by Lillard.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Glen recently participated in a script reading at the Manila Hotel in Manila alongside the film’s cast and crew.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of recently
Adverb
  • Ivanka Trump and Kushner also attended Bezos’ holiday party at a sushi restaurant in Aspen late last year.
    — Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The Pacific Northwest coast is one to two weeks late.
    — Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of late
Adverb
  • Keep a daily running score or just play for a new score each day.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
  • This followed the appearance of a tornado near Tuscaloosa just an hour earlier in the day.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of just
Adverb
  • Bowser said Trump administration job cuts in the nation’s capital is now her primary concern.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The 49ers’ top two safeties are now Ji’Ayir Brown and Malik Mustapha.
    — Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
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