as in latest
happening or beginning not long ago
Recent events have brought attention to the problem. I usually watch that show every week, but I missed the most recent episode. Medical science has made amazing progress in recent decades.
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Recent Examples of recent
The Ukrainian State Film Agency, an independent entity that has been embroiled in controversy in recent years, is now in the process of falling under the mandate of the culture ministry.
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Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 15 May 2025
Each of the artists featured in the showcase concert on June 5 have earned ever-heightening career milestones in recent years.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 15 May 2025
What follows is a short list of the most controversial bucks and the biggest hunting scandals in recent history.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 15 May 2025
But a proposal to hire a consultant to produce a historic preservation document and two requests from the city’s Chamber of Commerce for extra funding won’t initially be included in the coming year’s budget, a majority of the City Council decided during a recent special workshop session.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
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Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 15 May 2025
Each of the artists featured in the showcase concert on June 5 have earned ever-heightening career milestones in recent years.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 15 May 2025
What follows is a short list of the most controversial bucks and the biggest hunting scandals in recent history.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 15 May 2025
But a proposal to hire a consultant to produce a historic preservation document and two requests from the city’s Chamber of Commerce for extra funding won’t initially be included in the coming year’s budget, a majority of the City Council decided during a recent special workshop session.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recent
Adjective
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2023
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder,
Anchorage Daily News,
15 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Premium economy updates Premium Plus seats on the 787-9s will feature privacy dividers and wireless charging, an update from the current premium economy configuration across United's fleet.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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The Trail Blazers' current owner, Jody Allen, inherited the team in 2018 after the death of her brother, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Available beginning May 12 for a limited time at participating Krispy Kreme shops, the Krispy Kreme x Pac-Man Collection features three new doughnuts in a custom Pac-Man game dozen box.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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In addition to offering previously unattainable data rates, Wi-Fi 7 will employ new technologies to reduce latency, increase network capacity, and boost efficiency.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Dialogue from ancient Greek Socratic dialogues to contemporary mentorships enables learners to understand intricate concepts while sharpening their thinking abilities and expanding their comprehension.—
AyoOluwa Nihinlola,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Grace, in contemporary internet parlance, often means forgiveness.—
Dorothy Fortenberry,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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But beggars can’t be choosers, so Vargas-Keller will be something to watch in round two of the City Series in late July at Sox Park.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Elissa was scheduled for more imaging tests in late August to see whether the tumors responded to the new therapy.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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His visit is a divergence from the tradition among modern U.S. presidents to visit Mexico or Canada during their first foreign trip, which comes after his administration levied tariffs against the neighboring nations early in his term.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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According to Reed, Roger Fry and Clive Bell opened the way for the creation and reception of modern art in the first decades of the twentieth century.—
Jenny Noyce,
JSTOR Daily,
14 May 2025
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The resulting feed, shown in this article as a selection of posts curated from the much larger set, revealed ample praise for Mr. Musk and his various priorities, mixed with a torrent of right-wing outrage over progressive politics.—
Stuart A. Thompson,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Even from a progressive perspective, there is a glaring disconnect between his rhetoric and reality.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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“Recent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recent. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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