as late as

phrase

: as recently as

—used in referring to a time that one thinks is surprisingly recent

The company is now in serious trouble, but it was reporting record profits as late as last year.

Examples of as late as in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Symptoms usually start within two weeks of eating food contaminated with Listeria, but may develop as early as the same day or as late as 10 weeks after. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

So this summer, make the call as late as your refund window allows. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

But some fall vegetables can—and should—be planted as late as the end of summer. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 31 July 2026

Tigers — Another team that was injury-riddled and looked out of it, 44-52 as late as June 28, and almost certain to trade Tarik Skubal. — Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026

Rhymes for as late as

• has
• jazz
• topaz
• whereas