Synonyms of of late

of late

phrase

as in late

not long ago

He has of late taken to knitting and crocheting.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• late
• just
• now
• lately
• new
• newly
• recently
• only
• freshly
• latterly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• before
• early
• earlier
• previously
• ago
• formerly
• anciently
• heretofore
• erstwhile
• hitherto

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of of late

Like last year, the county board’s budget-making efforts of late have largely centered around addressing a looming budget shortfall in the county’s general fund. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Expanding real-world testing Archer has already begun evaluating ZEE at Hawthorne Airport in California, which the company took control of late last year. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026

The Yankees also sent down outfielder Jasson Domínguez — another former top prospect who has underwhelmed of late — and reliever Angel Chivilli. — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

That’s because this crop loves the mild temperatures of late September and early October. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 3 Aug. 2026