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Recent Examples of lately
Now anyone with an Instagram account and an interest in menswear will have been swamped with images of this style lately.
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Nick Hendry, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
And, given America’s track record lately, more countries seem to be warming to it.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The global fashion retail scene hasn’t been easy lately, so if fresh creativity and design can help turn businesses around — even just a little — that’s already thrilling.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
The valley has had good water years lately, but in drier times, farmers rely on roundwater reserves, which are more costly to tap and take time to restore.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Nick Hendry, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
And, given America’s track record lately, more countries seem to be warming to it.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The global fashion retail scene hasn’t been easy lately, so if fresh creativity and design can help turn businesses around — even just a little — that’s already thrilling.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
The valley has had good water years lately, but in drier times, farmers rely on roundwater reserves, which are more costly to tap and take time to restore.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lately
Adverb
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More than 2,000 people have purchased this fall shirt recently, and several shoppers have praised it for its wrinkle-resistant fabric.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The home was recently fully remodeled, according to the listing, and includes both a full bar in the lower level as well as an outdoor bar and kitchen.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Despite being in the red zone before the Sanders fumble and having a chance to convert deep shots late, the Cowboys ultimately could not get into plus-territory to get on the scoreboard.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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However, late in the third, particularly after the hour-long rain delay, the Cowboys stepped up.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Taking a fresh approach to NHL rookie tournaments with an opportunity for both teams’ fans to see the latest crop of prospects, Edmonton’s lineup will include homegrown Matt Savoie and newly acquired Isaac Howard.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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As Guster has learned, the newly unpredictable climate can also impact musicians’ wallets.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Former Biden National Security Council official Tarun Chhabra now leads its national security policy, while former White House economic aide Elizabeth Kelly serves as head of beneficial deployments.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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The subcommittee will gather for a one-day meeting to discuss what’s been accomplished, what is happening now and what still needs to be done.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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If just one mishap goes the other way, maybe Dallas walks away with a victory on opening night.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Start by cutting back the top growth to just a couple of inches to expose the crown of the plant.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Lately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lately. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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