1
as in delayed
not arriving, occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time
I ran as fast as I could, but was still late for class
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2
as in former
having been such at some previous time
the late musical director said he would never have allowed such behavior while he was in charge
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3
as in fallen
no longer living
our late granduncle remembered us in his will
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4
as in advanced
being far along in development
late impressionism gave rise to pointillism
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1
as in later
after the due, usual, or proper time
she has a habit of arriving late for everything
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2
as in lately
not long ago
the actress, late of New York but now of Los Angeles, is being eagerly sought for film roles
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Recent Examples of late
John Meyer, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
The multi-talented pop icon is officially embarking on her eighth concert tour in support of her latest studio album, Mayhem.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
And the increase in the share of BNPL users paying late could be the sign and it should be closely monitored by researchers, policymakers, and consumer advocacy groups.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
West, an entomologist for the Colorado State Forest Service who annually spends late-summer weeks evaluating the health of forests around the state from the air and on the ground, believes leaf peepers may be disappointed this year — at least in comparison to the past two.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
The multi-talented pop icon is officially embarking on her eighth concert tour in support of her latest studio album, Mayhem.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Smoke persisted until the inversion lifted late this morning, followed by sunny skies.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
And the increase in the share of BNPL users paying late could be the sign and it should be closely monitored by researchers, policymakers, and consumer advocacy groups.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for late
Adjective
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Factors such as the co-owner Cary Heizenrader's death contritubed to the delayed opening.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The atypical symptoms can lead to delayed or incorrect diagnosis.—
Health,
Health,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The expiring boost, implemented in Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act under former President Joe Biden, applies to 22 million of the 24 million low- and middle-income Americans with plans through the ACA marketplace.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Frantzve was also a former beauty queen, having been crowned Miss Arizona USA in 2012.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That’s what the lesson here is for me, to treat others with respect and kindness, to honor the wishes of the fallen, and to have this dream of a better future.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2025
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Members of the New York Yankees were given permission by MLB to wear FDNY and NYPD hats tonight, honoring the fallen first responders of 9/11.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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In developing hypertension notifications, Apple used advanced machine learning and training data from across multiple studies.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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In August, the president announced a deal between the federal government and Nvidia, allowing the American chip producer to sell advanced semiconductors to Chinese buyers in exchange for a 15% cut of the profits.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Beyond honoring Akil’s contributions, the evening sets the stage for the Hollywood Confidential College Tour launching later this fall.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 Sep. 2025
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Municipal court records show charges filed against the man were later dropped.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Brian Lockwood has had plenty on his plate lately.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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While calls outnumber puts on an absolute basis, the rate of put buying has picked up lately.—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Then, at the end of the episode, Slightly pulls Arthur’s body into a ventilation shaft, in what could be a belated act of regret or an attempt to preserve a Xenomorph host body before any other aliens can eat it.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Scrambling to recall a few staff and issue some belated funding is just window dressing.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Smith replied that private schools must submit renewal packets every year before they are approved to continue participation in the accounts program, and that the agency compares the new tuition rates against the older rates.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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The reversal marks just one example of how Trump is rewriting Republicans’ decades-old playbook on countering Beijing’s influence in the United States and abroad.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Late.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/late. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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