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 resultant social fracturing is pitting the vast majority against a newly vocal minority of junta sympathizers.
    Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Long each other’s biggest basketball rival in the Pac-12, UCLA and Arizona will meet again Saturday at the Footprint Center in Phoenix as newly estranged.
    Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of newly
Adverb
  • On the other side, Baker Mayfield has been sloppy lately but the Bucs seem to play their best against better opponents.
    Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The price of crude oil has recovered lately as stronger policy signals from Chinese authorities have once again rekindled expectations of greater stimulus measures in 2025.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of lately
Adverb
  • The Cardinals cut the lead to nine late in the third on a 2-yard pass from Murray to James Conner but didn’t score again.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Mescal brought his acting intensity to sketches like one about a college student whose parents hate his new pierced ear, a scene about an actor struggling with a commercial for an Italian restaurant, and a pitch-perfect portrayal of his fellow countryman Bono late in the show.
    Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of late
Adverb
  • Houston recently acquired corner infielder Isaac Paredes in a trade that sent Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The concept follows the trend that recently saw Clay Holmes, a two-time All-Star closer, sign with the New York Mets for $38 million guaranteed and an opportunity to start.
    Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of recently
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