recently

adverb

re·​cent·​ly ˈrē-sᵊnt-lē 

: during a recent period of time : lately

Synonyms of recently

• lately
• late
• newly
• just

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

Central States recently joined the Expanding ESOPs coalition, which includes nearly 100 organizations working together to grow employer ownership here in Arkansas and beyond by increasing awareness and improving policy. — Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026

Construction on the new White House ballroom and demolition of the East Wing have faced significant legal challenges, though the Supreme Court recently ruled in a 5-4 decision that construction can continue. — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2026

Until recently, the direction of travel for these was largely from west London to Birmingham, through loans and modestly priced permanent transfers. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Enríquez, the president of the Little Village Community Council, asked recently. — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for recently

• decently
• indecently