RECENTLY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

recently

adverb

ˈrē-sᵊnt-lē

Definition of recently

as in lately

not long ago I recently purchased a car have you seen her recently?

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Recent Examples of recently Times staff writer Deborah Vankin recently explored the practice of walking therapy by taking a hike through Griffith Park with psychotherapist Ismary Colón Angueira, who specializes in the modality. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026 That’s according to the latest long-term population projections recently released by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget. — Jennifer Peebles, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026 The two recently collaborated on a Nigerian-Indian supper club. — Mehr Singh, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026 Texas recently elected a Democrat as governor, which also bodes well for First Solar, Dorsheimer said. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recently

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Plus, so many celebs, from Katie Holmes to Sydney Sweeney, have been taking similar boot styles for a spin lately.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026
Trump has been less critical of him lately — frequently talking about how the pope’s eldest brother, Louis, is a supporter of his.

— Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of lately

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While Edmonds and Robinson carried the way early, Harding got going late as the Lions routinely put him on the free-throw line in the first half.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
Doncic, who was called for a technical foul late in the first half — his second of the season — had 24 points by halftime.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of late

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The measure that would allow the City Council to meet just once a week was included in Charter Amendment EE.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Allen received just over 19%, but was endorsed by Republican Stacy Korsgaden, who finished in third, and Patrick Wolff, a Democrat who finished in fifth, before Tuesday night.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

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