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 The mid-size frame and 'fuel' tank are newly designed for this model; the latter is actually a two-liter lockable storage box that can hold your gloves and charging cable. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 July 2026 That's because the microgravity environment is great for growing flawless crystals, potentially enabling a newly efficient and effective production line for a wide range of pharmaceuticals and other high-value goods. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 July 2026 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 Safi Faye’s Letter From My Village (1975), the winner of the 2025 Heritage Restoration Contest that blends documentary and fiction, has also been newly restored by Cinegrell, the Locarno Heritage project and its rights holder, Arsenal FilmInstitut. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for newly

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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

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

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