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 Ultimately, the school likely could not have done anything differently to prevent the tragedy, a newly release report, commissioned by the school, concluded. — Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal, 28 Aug. 2026 Reports soon emerged claiming that the studio, newly merged with Discovery, had done it as a tax write-off. — Marah Eakin, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026 All these telescopes had been outfitted with newly available infrared detectors. — Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 The restaurant will reopen this fall in their former and newly repaired dining room. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for newly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for newly

Adverb

Looking back, the designer—who has been listening to a lot of Madonna lately—finds an unlikely analogy in an interview with the singer.

— David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
Luckily for us, the A-list has supplied plenty of inspiration lately.

— Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of lately

Adverb

More recently, the Yemeni government has built up a rival drone arsenal.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Much like its London siblings, Chelsea Townhouse offers a striking counterpoint to the slew of large luxury hotels that have opened in the city more recently—a discreet, comfortable brand of luxury without the extra frills.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of recently

Adverb

This was prompted by Moises Caicedo’s fitness — deemed unable to appear against Fulham and coming on late against Brighton before hobbling off again soon after.

— Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
The lawsuit claimed State Farm violated state code over its practices toward additional living expense coverage, including by misrepresenting the terms of such coverage and by paying late.

— Paris Barraza, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of late

Adverb

If physical gestures serve our relatives just fine, why did our own branch of the family tree gradually favor biological changes in our brains and anatomy that permitted our characteristic complexities in language and precision in speech?

— Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Unsurprisingly, the Elie Saab H&M collection plays up after-dark glamour, and just in time for holiday party season, too.

— Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of just

Adverb

With only Lucien, a freshly out twink with more heart than abs, still by his side, Jim must race to find a cure before the disease erases the community that once worshipped him.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
A lot happened while Rohan and I were on vacation, but the one thing still on my mind — freshly cleansed by Hudson Valley air — is Kevin Warsh’s speech in Jackson Hole.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026