recent
Americanadjective
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of late occurrence, appearance, or origin; lately happening, done, made, etc..
recent events; a recent trip.
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not long past.
in recent years.
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of or belonging to a time not long past.
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Geology. Recent. noting or pertaining to the present epoch, originating at the end of the glacial period, about 10,000 years ago, and forming the latter half of the Quaternary Period; Holocene.
noun
adjective
adjective
Related Words
See modern.
Other Word Forms
- quasi-recent adjective
- recency noun
- recently adverb
- recentness noun
Etymology
Origin of recent
First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin recent- (stem of recēns ) “fresh, new”
Example Sentences
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There's been the recent arrival of Wildcat helicopters fitted with short range air defence missiles and Merlin helicopters with Early Warning Radar.
From BBC
"We want to give young people hope, to give them the chance to use their talent and energy to the full," said Pat McFadden, the Work and Pensions Secretary in a recent speech.
From BBC
The figures reflect a sharp increase compared to recent years.
From Los Angeles Times
Sources close to US intelligence services told US broadcaster CNN Iran had deployed additional troops and defence systems to the area in recent weeks, including MANPAD-type surface-to-air missiles and mines.
From Barron's
Luxury stocks have struggled in recent years due to stagnant growth in China, a major market for many of the sector’s flagship names.
From Barron's
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