freshly

adverb

Definition of freshlynext
as in newly
not long ago a freshly-paved road

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Recent Examples of freshly Make sure to freshly shave your cheese for the best results to snack on mid-festivities. — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 Use this 4-pack of meal prep containers for storing leftovers, freshly washed fruits and veggies, or meals prepped in advance. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026 His head is freshly shaved and that same cheeky, yet surprisingly eloquent Egg-ness immediately comes through over our half-hour interview. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2026 The photo featured Peltz Beckham sitting naked in a makeup chair with her hair freshly styled in voluminous curls and a full face of makeup. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 25 June 2026 Unluckily, Alys, freshly alienated by Daemon, arrives just in time to nurse the enemy of her enemy back to health. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026 Fruit extracts clarify excess oil and buildup, while a cooling mint complex and menthol deliver a refreshing tingle, leaving your scalp feeling clean, balanced, and freshly reset. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026 In the summer of 1969, Richard Brody was eleven, freshly transported from city life to the Long Island suburbs, and immensely lonely. — Willing Davidson, New Yorker, 23 June 2026 As reported by at the time by CBS Chicago's Jim Avila, the grave was over 5 feet deep and 6 feet wide, and was discovered after heavy rains washed away part of the freshly disturbed ground. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshly
  1. newly
  2. lately
  3. late
  4. recently
Adverb
  • Long at odds with the Vatican, the order delivered by the pope meant excommunication for the newly consecrated, any SSPX priest and any person who formally adheres to the society.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
  • At a couture show, where even the sunglasses can look newly unwrapped, the familiar pair stood out for its utility.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Definition of newly
Adverb
  • But lately, the chaos in the United States made the song seem regrettably apropos.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • That stands in contrast to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who's been publicly at odds with the White House a lot lately.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of lately
Adverb
  • Tracy had approached the team about a contract extension late in the 2005 season, a bold request considering the team’s record.
    — Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • An 18-year-old man was killed in a shooting late Tuesday night in Pittsburgh's East Hills neighborhood.
    — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of late
Adverb
  • Parker and Stone have frequented the restaurant recently but have not attended one of the 14 bargaining sessions with Actor’s Equity, according to Shields.
    — Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Swift recently paid tribute to the Hollywood icon with an entire song on The Life of a Showgirl and licensed imagery and other intellectual property from Elizabeth Taylor's estate for the music video.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of recently

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