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 The Matthews Town Board, newly split in opposition to the Mecklenburg County transit plan, clashed Monday over whether to cancel its contract with the lobbyists advocating for their position in Raleigh. — Alexandria Sands, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025 In the 1990s, those most capable of manipulating the newly privatized markets became the richest people in Russia. — Garry Kasparov, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for newly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newly
  1. lately
  2. recently
  3. late
  4. just
  5. now
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  • Celsius’ Revenues have seen massive growth over recent years, but the growth has slowed lately.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • But the trend has lately been expanding well beyond hotels.
    — Susan Campos, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of lately
Adverb
  • Selena was fatally shot by Yolanda Saldívar, the founder of her fan club, who was recently denied parole on Thursday, March 27.
    — Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • In Gaiters and Dale’s theory of the crime, Barrientos-Quintana was a member of the Sureños 13 gang and had recently gotten into a fight with a member of a rival clique called South Side Raza.
    — Jessica Lussenhop, ProPublica, 29 Mar. 2025
Definition of recently
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  • On to the nominees: Jazzy Alcantar, Encinal basketball: Alcantar scored a team-high 23 points to help make Encinal competitive late in a 54-45 loss to Woodland Christian in the NorCal Division V final.
    — Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Definition of late
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  • While scoring just three goals all season, there was none bigger than her goal to beat King’s Academy 1-0 in the regional championship.
    — Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Alabama is in the Elite 8 for just the third time in school history but second season in a row.
    — Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of just
Adverb
  • That proprietary data is now so accessible has only shortened this window even more than, say, a decade ago.
    — Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
  • As a result of regulations prompted by the Lakeview fire, along with several other conflagrations, building materials are now fire-resistant, and most schools are equipped with smoke alarms, sprinklers, and extinguishers.
    — Rascal Kemble-Curry, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of now

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