latterly
Americanadverb
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of late; lately.
He has been latterly finding much to keep himself busy.
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in a later or subsequent part of a period.
Latterly he became a patron of the arts.
adverb
Etymology
Origin of latterly
Example Sentences
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A position that was filled by iconic seamers Anya Shrubsole and Katherine Brunt, and latterly by Kate Cross, is now Bell's.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
Henson, who died in 1990, revolutionized puppetry by making the rigid figures maneuverable, latterly through his Creature Shop, creating now-instantly recognizable characters like Kermit the Frog.
From Barron's ● Nov. 20, 2025
Though Sykes is originally from Burnley, the centre-back grew up supporting Newcastle and idolised Alan Shearer and, latterly, Steven Taylor and Fabricio Coloccini, who played in his position.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2025
It is a far cry from Jackie's previous career in human resources, and more latterly running a restaurant with her husband in Pembrokeshire.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2025
Instead credit went to Joseph Priestley, who discovered the same element independently, but latterly, in the summer of 1774.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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