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

Showdowns over international inspectors caused years of disputes between the US and Saddam Hussein’s Iraq and more recently Iran. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 26 June 2026

Lake managers have begun extending boat ramps in preparation for ongoing low levels, and workers recently floated the entire Bullfrog Marina across the lake into deeper water at Halls Crossing in Utah. — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 26 June 2026

Among the properties preserved is the town's only pharmacy, which recently reopened. — Kenny Choi, CBS News, 26 June 2026

Alannah recently joined for Casa Amor, and connected with fellow Islander Zach Georgiou. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for recently

• decently
• indecently