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 In the exhibition, Liotard’s portraits of Marie-Antoinette and Marie Caroline have been newly titled to reflect the true identities of the sitters. — Karen Chernick, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 As Cathy transitions into Madame Kate and embraces her newfound power and wealth, Thorisdottir imagined Kate would also be dabbling in the newly purchasable makeup of the early 1900s. — Katie Gunderman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026 But a crop of Senate candidates in more conservative-leaning states like Iowa, Texas, Kansas and Ohio, and Democratic hopefuls in newly competitive House districts, have surged in polls and fundraising. — Stephen Fowler, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026 But by simply narrowing their losses with appeals to voters such as Roethler, Democrats hope to become newly competitive from Iowa and Kansas to Nebraska and Ohio. — CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for newly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for newly

Adverb

That hasn't been the trend lately, as Friday's slide in the stock market coincided with an aggressive sell-off in bonds, a trade largely driven by fears of escalating oil prices hitting both asset classes.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Ashley’s view Concerns about AI and technology have simmered under the surface of American campaign politics for years, but have never been a fully salient everyday issue for voters until lately.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of lately

Adverb

The party recently named New Mexico as one of the earliest states for its next presidential primary, bolstering its prominence in national politics and ensuring more visits from White House hopefuls.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
The story was about a girl who had recently graduated from a Connecticut high school.

— Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of recently

Adverb

Cocoa prices have dropped in the last year, but relief is coming too late to help prices for this Halloween, said David Branch, sector manager at Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute.

— Aoife Walsh, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
The Wizards did cut the lead to 3 points late, but free throws and rebounding ultimately clinched the win for Charlotte, who improved to 3-1 on the season.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of late

Adverb

The group of girls are just truly amazing and really fight for each other.

— Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Reader poll shows opposition The latest debate comes just a week after the council approved raising its members’ annual salaries by nearly 74%, from $69,000 to $119,750, beginning with the next term.

— Natalie Jones, Baltimore Sun, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of just

Adverb

Their loss has become the Chiefs’ gain, as Walker, for now, looks like a possible MVP candidate in Kansas City.

— Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
For now, the trial provides compelling evidence that a cancer’s individuality can become a therapeutic opportunity.

— Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026