Synonyms of recently

recently

adverb

ˈrē-sᵊnt-lē 

as in lately

not long ago

I recently purchased a car

have you seen her recently?

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recently

With peace efforts stalled, Russia has intensified its attacks on Kyiv and other cities with relentless bombardments recently stretching into daylight hours, taking advantage of Ukraine’s shortage of air defensive systems. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

The National Weather Service recently issued an extreme heat warning for the metro, with temperatures above 90 degrees projected to hold for 12 consecutive days — one of the longest streaks on record since a 13-day run in July 2012. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026

Chardonnay, an Australian shepherd, recently executed an extraordinary feat, jumping along the backs of 56 people in 60 seconds. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Until recently, British efforts to secure a loan had met with little success. — John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026