FRESHLY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

freshly

adverb

Definition of freshly

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

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Adverb

According to The Times, Menin wasn’t the only newly outspoken critic of the honoree.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026
One study found that the percentage of women [ages 23 and 49] who were newly diagnosed with ADHD nearly doubled between 2020 and 2022.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of newly

Adverb

This was prompted by Moises Caicedo’s fitness — deemed unable to appear against Fulham and coming on late against Brighton before hobbling off again soon after.

— Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
The lawsuit claimed State Farm violated state code over its practices toward additional living expense coverage, including by misrepresenting the terms of such coverage and by paying late.

— Paris Barraza, USA Today, 1 Sep. 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

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