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

This move seems to have become her signature contribution lately. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 July 2026

Vance has been staking out his own pathway lately in what many political observers estimate is a lead-up to a 2028 presidential bid. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Outside the Points 🏎 Madeline Coleman explained why McLaren has been struggling lately, after its disappointing home weekend at Silverstone. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 17 July 2026

The Netflix originals lately have been, well, less than perfect. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 16 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