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 Chiefs are a short road favorite, but Mile High has been a problem for them lately. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Plus, so many celebs, from Katie Holmes to Sydney Sweeney, have been taking similar boot styles for a spin lately. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026

Trump has been less critical of him lately — frequently talking about how the pope’s eldest brother, Louis, is a supporter of his. — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

But lately, says Jen Morris, a product manager at the company, enthusiasm has reached new heights, thanks to the 2025 opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza. — Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 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