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recent
[ree-suhnt]
adjective
of late occurrence, appearance, or origin; lately happening, done, made, etc..
recent events; a recent trip.
not long past.
in recent years.
of or belonging to a time not long past.
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
Also called Holocene. Geology., Recent. the Recent Epoch or Series.
recent
1/ ˈriːsənt /
adjective
having appeared, happened, or been made not long ago; modern, fresh, or new
Recent
2/ ˈriːsənt /
adjective
geology another word for Holocene
Recent
See Holocene
Other Word Forms
- recency noun
- recentness noun
- recently adverb
- quasi-recent adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of recent1
Word History and Origins
Origin of recent1
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Example Sentences
Sri Lanka is also grappling with one of its worst weather disasters in recent years, and the government has declared a state of emergency.
The rising profile of the company and its CEO was evident at a recent arms fair in London.
But only 33% of people with Medicare used the Internet at all to explore their options, according to a recent U-M study.
The enrollment trend continued this fall, with recent data showing an additional decline of 1,768 newcomers, bringing their enrollment to 17,342 and reducing newcomers to 4.4% of total enrollment.
Traders are overwhelmingly betting that the central bank will cut interest rates at its December meeting following recent comments from Fed officials, and expectations of lower rates have helped calm nerves around stocks.
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