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

Argentina recently unveiled new investment requirements and application process details for the scheme, which experts say is expected to begin accepting applications by the fourth quarter of 2026. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Line of Duty producer World Productions has submitted separate plans to reimagine the Time Lord after CEO Simon Heath recently mooted his interest in the Doctor Who tender. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Amanda Seyfried was recently paid a visit by Hollywood’s favorite franchise psycho-killer. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026

The debate that streaked across social media was the latest example of how conservatives have recently wrestled with racist views. — Laura Turbay, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for recently

• decently
• indecently