freshly

adverb

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

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Recent Examples of freshly In this week’s MLB Power Rankings, freshly printed this morning, our team posed one big looming question each team has to answer this season. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Fried Rice and Assembly Step 2 Whisk 2 large eggs, a pinch of kosher salt, and a pinch of freshly ground pepper in a medium bowl to combine; set aside. — Nick Wong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 All three consumer icons had freshly announced new CEOs, which were wrongly greeted with hasty skepticism from analysts. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 And cheering parents showed up in Trojan shirts and gear freshly purchased on campus. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 There will also be six freshly shucked oysters and caviar bites paired with Italian wines. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026 Select a chicken that’s freshly cooked and being kept properly hot. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026 Swiss Mountain’s freshly roasted coffee — nothing is more than two weeks old — is shipped in bags to customers. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Finish each serving with plenty of freshly grated Parmesan and fresh basil. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshly
  1. newly
  2. lately
  3. late
  4. recently
Adverb
  • Now Myers, newly identified as the person who brought the VCR to the drug house, was the suspect.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Also newly set for a role is Downton Abbey‘s Joanne Froggatt, who will play Louise’s mother, Susan.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of 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
  • After nine consecutive losses against the Minnesota Lynx, the Valkyries finally broke through on Monday night in Minneapolis, setting the tone early and running away with the game late in the fourth quarter en route to a 80-66 win.
    — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Still, the administration late Monday filed a motion asking that the second hold be removed, and has posted new regulations from the Postal Service that would go into effect Tuesday if the legal pathway is fully cleared.
    — Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of late
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

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“Freshly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshly. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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