recency

noun

re·​cen·​cy ˈrē-sᵊn(t)-sē 

: the quality or state of being recent

Examples of recency in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This way was cleaner — recency bias won’t be his enemy, but his friend. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

Large language models weigh credibility, recency and the quality of third-party sources. — Parry Headrick, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

The glow of a World Series appearance — also known as recency bias — enhances value. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

In a local search environment where review count and recency determine which distribution partner appears first when a prospective client goes looking, the company believes this visibility can contribute to customer acquisition and business growth. — Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for recency

• decency
• indecency

Kids Definition

recency

noun

re·​cen·​cy ˈrēs-ᵊn-sē 

: the state of being recent