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
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Both of them have latterly turned to personal projects, working with their wives -- film editor Tricia Cooke and actress Frances McDormand -- on movies such as "Honey Don't" and "The Tragedy of Macbeth".
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 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 thought about eight drivers were found to have breached the rules last week, yet only the 36-year-old's - and latterly Scheffler's - became public knowledge.
From BBC ● May 19, 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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