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

The West Wing alum, 69, recently filed a motion to quash the grand jury indictment, according to court records obtained by PEOPLE. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026

Most recently, in April, a funding shortfall strained the supply of medicine, according to the two correctional health staff members who requested anonymity. — Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026

Scientists also spotted Luban swimming in the Gulf of Masirah recently. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 June 2026

Jenner was recently seen wearing it again on a brand trip to Turks and Caicos. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for recently

• decently
• indecently