latter-day

adjective

lat·​ter-day ˈla-tər-ˌdā 

1

: of present or recent times

latter-day prophets

2

: of a later or subsequent time

Examples of latter-day in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The manuscript Wayne read to us that night chronicled his involvement with Gloria Swanson, the towering star of Hollywood’s Golden Age who enjoyed latter-day acclaim in 1950 playing a delusional has-been in Sunset Boulevard. — Mike Hogan, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

In addition to his father, one of Dhani’s mentors was George’s friend and latter-day creative partner Jeff Lynne, who for all his musical genius has never seemed particularly comfortable onstage. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Two additional latter-day members, Steve Ferrone and Scott Thurston, also appeared. — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

At the end of the show, they’ll be joined by latter-day Heartbreakers Steve Ferrone and Scott Thurston. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for latter-day

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway