freshly

adverb

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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshly
  1. newly
  2. lately
  3. late
  4. recently
Adverb
  • The script, from regular Ip Man scribe Edmond Wong, is a courtroom drama first and foremost, built around Yen’s newly qualified prosecutor Fok Chi Ho.
    James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Lumber production and employment had already been declining, in part because most old-growth trees had been cut and because newly mechanized mills required fewer workers.
    Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of newly
Adverb
  • Meanwhile, five miles away, Kaplan and Namba have lately been immersed in finally bringing their long-incubating bistro to life.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Innovation, Efficiency, Capital Moves Power US Stocks Ahead Just the latest stories on American financial exceptionalism to come across my desk lately include this one from Fortune magazine.
    Michael Foster, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of lately
Adverb
  • Speculation about Meta and Zuckerberg’s political maneuvering has swirled for weeks following the CEO’s meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago late last year and subsequent leadership changes.
    Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
  • He’s lost his grip on a lineup spot of late though.
    Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of late
Adverb
  • She was listed as a lobbyist on the account as recently as the first quarter of 2024.
    Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
  • As recently as February, a boulder came crashing down the hillside, missing his home by inches.
    Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of recently
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freshman

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