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

Derived Forms

quasi-recently

adverb

Etymology

Origin of recently

recent ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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Recently, much of her reporting has focused on the global scam industry, especially on the power players and systems that drive its expansion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Recently acquired tax records also show that the university spent $6.1 million to bring in basketball coach Eric Musselman.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Recently, however, Rossetti’s remit had included statements on UFOs.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Recently, she saw Large a few booths over at a local restaurant.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Recently, she’d also launched her own wildly successful clothing line for full-figured female avatars, under the label Art3Miss.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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