newly

adverb

new·​ly ˈnü-lē How to pronounce newly (audio)
ˈnyü-
Synonyms of newlynext
1
: lately, recently
a newly married couple
newly affluent
2
: anew, afresh
newly painted

Examples of newly in a Sentence

They are a newly married couple. That is a newly acquired habit. Here is where we keep the newly arrived merchandise. The room is newly painted.
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In addition to the daily roster of activities, the ship is equipped with two theatres on board that play both classic and newly released films throughout the day. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026 Among potential free agents, Dallas Goedert’s production has yet to fall off, which is impressive for the newly 31-year-old. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026 One of those cases was a first-time mom newly pregnant in 2024, who began to experience extreme morning sickness. Shoshana Walter, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026 The newly unredacted names include billionaire business magnate Les Wexner; Epstein’s longtime assistant Lesley Groff; and former French modeling agent Jean-Luc Brunel; each of whom are listed in the document as co-conspirators of Epstein’s. Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for newly

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of newly was before the 12th century

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“Newly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newly. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

newly

adverb
new·​ly ˈn(y)ü-lē How to pronounce newly (audio)
1
: not long ago : recently
a newly married couple
2
: from a totally fresh beginning : anew
a newly furnished house

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