as in lately
not long ago a newly married couple still getting to know one another

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Recent Examples of newly Furthermore, newly qualified doctors often feel unprepared to manage pain effectively, and many primary care providers report low confidence in their ability to treat pain. Hany Demian, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 That leaves The Pitt as the newly re-rechristened HBO Max's only currently running original series. Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 10 July 2025 Perhaps the most audacious and enduring effort by a Western leader to alter political speech came in 1604 when newly installed King James I of England ordered 47 leading Biblical scholars to develop a new Bible translation. Bruce Yandle, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025 The newly extended Merilainen, who played admirably in 12 appearances last season to keep the Senators’ ship afloat, is the No. 2 behind Ullmark after Anton Forsberg signed with the Kings in free agency. Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for newly
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Adverb
  • The Sun has been particularly active lately as it's reached the peak of its 11-year solar cycle.
    Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 21 July 2025
  • But lately his tone deafness is so jarring that even the political party that used to regard him as royalty is starting to get sick of him.
    Grace Curley, Boston Herald, 21 July 2025
Adverb
  • Researchers recently uncovered a campaign where 18 browser extensions, all listed on the official Chrome and Edge Web Stores, tracked users’ online activity.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
  • Some of your peers like Mayday Parade and the Maine have also recently gone back to being independent again after years of being in a band.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025
Adverb
  • And with the rain comes cooler temperatures, with highs barely reaching 100 degrees by late in the week.
    Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
  • And for even more star style, see every major outfit of late here.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 15 July 2025
Adverb
  • Thompson is the state’s longest-serving governor (just over 14 years, from 1987 to 2001) and the only one to win four elections in a row.
    Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 26 July 2025
  • Meanwhile, Lohan, who was 17 at the time and is now 39, was promoting Freaky Friday, which had just been released on DVD.
    Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 26 July 2025
Adverb
  • The plant species now stretches about 4,000 square feet, helping absorb water and keep the building cool with an assist from sun-reflecting membrane laid underneath.
    Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
  • Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!
    Nicholas Rice, People.com, 20 July 2025

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“Newly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newly. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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