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
Sportswear has grown faster than the broader fashion market in recent years, according to a recent McKinsey report, with particularly high growth in the women’s category and in Asia, offering an opening for Project B.
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Or if Nuno Espirito Santo keeps West Ham United in the Premier League, the idea of rebuilding a big club with recent trophy success in his image would appeal.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
While premiering the film globally at Berlinale, Charli confirmed that The Moment is her most recent era’s final act — for real this time.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2026
The momentum has shifted in the direction of City, which has very recent form for chasing down Arsenal in the final straight.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Or if Nuno Espirito Santo keeps West Ham United in the Premier League, the idea of rebuilding a big club with recent trophy success in his image would appeal.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
While premiering the film globally at Berlinale, Charli confirmed that The Moment is her most recent era’s final act — for real this time.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2026
The momentum has shifted in the direction of City, which has very recent form for chasing down Arsenal in the final straight.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
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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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The current Air Force One airplanes entered service in 1990.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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The rink disparity’s roots go back to well before the countries’ current allocation of resources.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Tottenham have been awful at home this season, but with the ‘new-manager bounce’ and also the derby energy, the game might be less one-sided than people expect.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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She’ll be given new clothes, Dana assures her.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This jaw-dropping arts center also hosts plays, dance performances, classical concerts, and contemporary music gigs by major names such as Bob Dylan, Patti Smith, Björk, New Order, Paul Weller, and Lorde.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Priced north of £30 for accessories, up to the mid-hundreds range for dresses, the label occupies an accessible premium space within the contemporary designer market.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Democrats sent Republicans and the White House an immigration enforcement counteroffer late Monday night, though there’s still no strong momentum for a deal.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Paramount has already filed a lawsuit over the merger battle, so WBD’s latest by-the-book move might also be seen as a legal safeguard.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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This level of coordination effectively marries ancient Chinese martial arts with modern precision engineering.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Analysts say the result could mean more stability for modern day Thailand, which has had three prime ministers in as many years and a 20-year cycle of military coups, violent street protests and paralyzing political instability.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Jackson was hospitalized in November and later diagnosed with a degenerative condition called progressive supranuclear palsy, CBS News reported.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Feb. 2026
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A day after the election, the National Anti-Corruption Commission found 44 progressive opposition lawmakers guilty for trying to amend lese majeste.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Recent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recent. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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