lately

adverb

late·​ly ˈlāt-lē 

: of late : recently

has been friendlier lately

Synonyms of lately

• recently
• late
• newly
• now
• just

Examples of lately in a Sentence

He has been feeling better lately.

Lately, she has been worrying about her son.

Recent Examples on the Web

Ford has been hot lately, winning five of the last seven races after only winning once in the first five months of the season. — Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

But what seemed over that time span to look like a quixotic effort has lately gained a new foothold in Democratic politics. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

But lately, the confluence of athletes and fashion makes business sense, too, with sports offering a wider playing field for brands. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026

Backlash to Flock has been strong lately, with several northern Kentucky cities cutting ties with the company. — Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing lately

• Johnny-come-lately

Rhymes for lately

• innately
• ornately
• pinnately
• sedately
• greatly
• stately
• precipitately

Kids Definition

lately

adverb

late·​ly ˈlāt-lē 

: not long ago