Synonyms

recently

American

[ree-suhnt-lee] / ˈri sənt li /

adverb

a relatively short time ago, or during the last short while; lately.

It wasn't something I had really thought about until recently, when we discussed it in one of my Media classes.
Recently there has been a lot of interest in the use of computer games as innovative educational tools.

Other Word Forms

quasi-recently adverb

Etymology

Origin of recently

recent ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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It's the city that brought us Oasis, Joy Division, the Stone Roses, the Hacienda nightclub and, more recently, the Parklife music festival.

From BBC

Attwood has recently separated from her husband of three years, footballer Bradley Dack, which she says made her feel "incredibly passionate" about being self-sufficient.

From BBC

Its setting this year in Manchester, synonymous with legendary bands including the recently reunited Oasis, was notable.

From Barron's

Until recently, AI messaging from the business and tech elite in public has been largely focused on the benefits to economic growth, innovation and, naturally, bottom lines.

From The Wall Street Journal

“He does a lot for this community and most of that effort and care go unnoticed,” said Baylor Blanchard, the owner of a property-management firm, who was recently hired to be a resort executive.

From The Wall Street Journal

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