recently
adverb
re·cent·ly
ˈrē-sᵊnt-lē 
Examples of recently in a Sentence
She recently graduated from college.
I was going to paint the room white, but more recently I've been considering a light blue.
I saw him recently for the first time in many years.
Only recently did they decide to move.
Until recently I had no idea where I would end up finding a job.
Recent Examples on the Web
More recently, his words of condolence and solace after former President Trump was wounded during a rally in Butler, Pa., brought him praise from members of both parties.
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024
Marylin Batista, general counsel for the school district, was aware who the student was but was under a protective order from a judge to not reveal the name or identifying details, district spokeswoman Keyla Conception told the Sun Sentinel recently.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 21 July 2024
Jennifer Lopez Hosts Bridgerton-Themed Party in the Hamptons Ahead of 55th Birthday — with Her Mom in Attendance
Lopez has been spending time on the East Coast this summer, after recently taking a multi-day trip to Europe without Affleck.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 21 July 2024
The Penang South Island (PSI) reclamation project has been controversial for its environmental impact and was recently reduced in scale from three islands to just one.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 21 July 2024
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024
Marylin Batista, general counsel for the school district, was aware who the student was but was under a protective order from a judge to not reveal the name or identifying details, district spokeswoman Keyla Conception told the Sun Sentinel recently.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 21 July 2024
Jennifer Lopez Hosts Bridgerton-Themed Party in the Hamptons Ahead of 55th Birthday — with Her Mom in Attendance
Lopez has been spending time on the East Coast this summer, after recently taking a multi-day trip to Europe without Affleck.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 21 July 2024
The Penang South Island (PSI) reclamation project has been controversial for its environmental impact and was recently reduced in scale from three islands to just one.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 21 July 2024
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“Recently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recently. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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