recently
adverb
re·cent·ly
ˈrē-sᵊnt-lē 
Examples of recently in a Sentence
She recently graduated from college.
I was going to paint the room white, but more recently I've been considering a light blue.
I saw him recently for the first time in many years.
Only recently did they decide to move.
Until recently I had no idea where I would end up finding a job.
Recent Examples on the Web
Rosenberg, who most recently served as senior VP of comedy for Hulu Originals, has not yet been replaced.
—
Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 May 2024
Duncan, a small business owner from Toronto, recently booked a cruise.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 May 2024
Duncan, a small business owner from Toronto, recently booked a cruise.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for recently
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“Recently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recently. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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