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

The Kings haven’t done so much winning lately, but Karaban plans to help change that. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026

Change, however, seems to be the only constant lately in the minors. — Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Coach Jeff Hafley, however, has taken a bit of different approach to the green dot as of lately. — Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

The Pikachu — in all his tiny, yellow, bulbous glory — sitting next to the cameras is part of the reason the Angels have won some games lately. — Liana Handler follow, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 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