as in recently
not long ago have you been listening to the radio much lately?

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Recent Examples of lately The performance is one of only a few that Simpson has announced lately, with the star having made her triumphant return to the stage for the first time in 15 years in March. Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025 This all comes as King Charles’ health has been a matter of discussion lately. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 Aug. 2025 This wellness hack has been trending on TikTok and Instagram lately. Jade Walker, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2025 Except nothing is going according to plan for the Yankees at least not lately. Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lately
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Adverb
  • According to his obituary, as reported by CW affiliate WPIX, Fitzgerald had recently begun working in the foreign currency exchange desk at Fiduciary Trust before his death.
    David Chiu, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Minaj’s attempt came just as the challenge recently turned from fun to dangerous.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
  • But for Nixon that decision came about 50 years too late.
    Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Goldman announced a private credit product for retirement plans late last month.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025
Adverb
  • There’s also a newly mixed and reimagined version of their 1972 album Sometime in New York City.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Forte Village Sumptuous suites on the Executive 4th and 5th floors, newly renovated this season, feature private elevator access, dedicated reception, and spacious terraces with sweeping sea views.
    Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Adverb
  • The Brewers had a great manager in Craig Counsell, now with the Cubs.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
  • But now, with the 992.2 revision that debuted earlier this year, the new Cup will now be upgraded to reflect changes to its exterior.
    Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
  • She will be joined by Gabrielle Hardie, who finished just behind her at the Pan American Games.
    Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Now, Pitt is dealing with more tragic news, as his mother Jane has just passed away.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Aug. 2025

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“Lately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lately. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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