recently

adverb

re·​cent·​ly ˈrē-sᵊnt-lē How to pronounce recently (audio)
: during a recent period of time : lately

Examples of recently in a Sentence

She recently graduated from college. I was going to paint the room white, but more recently I've been considering a light blue. I saw him recently for the first time in many years. Only recently did they decide to move. Until recently I had no idea where I would end up finding a job.
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Pathfinder Second Edition Remastered took a further step away from its roots recently removing elements like alignment to establish itself as a unique game. Rob Wieland, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 Beyond the studio, Rico has been actively blending hip-hop and rock in her live performances, recently touring with electronic punk duo 100 gecs and collaborating with genre-fluid artists like Denzel Curry, Doja Cat, and hyperpop producer Dylan Brady. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 21 Feb. 2025 The professional dancer, who has been touring with Ne-Yo since 2023, was recently spotted in club photos with the R&B singer and his quad. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Feb. 2025 That the Trump administration recently fired hundreds of FAA technicians and other staffers has only amplified those concerns. Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for recently 

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of recently was in 1533

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“Recently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recently. Accessed 25 Feb. 2025.

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