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
  • In these newly urbanized areas, state highways that had previously meandered through the countryside were now lined with retail and housing.
    David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The latest official figures for MPGe and driving range are available on the window stickers of newly arriving 2025 models.
    Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of newly
Adverb
  • The 20-year-old has been in fine form lately, winning 10 of her last 11 matches, including a title in Beijing and a semifinal appearance in Wuhan.
    Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The Cowboys have been in a bit of disarray lately, and the injury to Prescott cannot come at a worse time.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of lately
Adverb
  • With Davis absent for the final 17-plus minutes, LeBron James dialed up his intensity in the latter stages of the third quarter and early in the fourth, helping the Lakers turn a five-point deficit late in the third (77-72) into a double-digit (103-89) early in the fourth.
    Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The extended conversation caused Trump to arrive hours late to his campaign rally in Traverse City, Michigan, though his supporters praised his stamina and work ethic for making the journey between campaign stops.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of late
Adverb
  • Saratoga’s economic vitality has continued to be a contentious topic at city council meetings recently even when the issue has not been on the agenda, with residents calling for the city to do more to support the Saratoga Village.
    Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Koi Perich wasn’t trying to be clever when recently describing his decision to stay home, enroll at the University of Minnesota and join the Gophers football program.
    Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of recently
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freshly

freshman

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