: of late : recently
has been friendlier lately
Examples of lately in a Sentence
He has been feeling better lately.
Lately, she has been worrying about her son.
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But Fritz has been having a bit of a wander in the desert lately due to his physical challenges.
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Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
If your house looks a bit gloomy lately, the culprit could be dusty light fixtures.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
But that lately has stood as far less of a talking point, with Ware instead receiving opportunities to play as a closer.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Michkov has lately been playing on the left wing with Brink and Noah Cates.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
If your house looks a bit gloomy lately, the culprit could be dusty light fixtures.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
But that lately has stood as far less of a talking point, with Ware instead receiving opportunities to play as a closer.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Michkov has lately been playing on the left wing with Brink and Noah Cates.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lately
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“Lately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lately. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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lately
adverb
late·ly
ˈlāt-lē 
: not long ago
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