recent

adjective

re·​cent ˈrē-sᵊnt 

1

a

: having lately come into existence : new, fresh

b

: of or relating to a time not long past

2

capitalized : holocene

recentness noun

Examples of recent in a Sentence

Recent events have brought attention to the problem.

I usually watch that show every week, but I missed the most recent episode.

Medical science has made amazing progress in recent decades.

That was the biggest earthquake in recent history.

Recent Examples on the Web

On Washington Week With The Atlantic, George Packer joins Jeffrey Goldberg to discuss his recent reporting on the Democratic Party’s illusions and the future of American politics. —The Editors, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024

In recent years, the region has also emerged as a major production area for international varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024

If recent polls hold up, the likely next government would be led by Merz as chancellor in coalition with at least one other party. —David McHugh The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 28 Dec. 2024

Brian Thomas’ rookie season is among the best in recent memory BTJ is one of six rookies since 1990 to record 1,050+ rec. yards, 8+ rec. —Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin recent-, recens; perhaps akin to Greek kainos new

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing recent

• of recent origin

Kids Definition

recent

adjective

re·​cent ˈrēs-ᵊnt 

1

a

: of or relating to a time not long past

recent history

b

: having lately appeared or come into existence : new, fresh

recent events

2

capitalized : holocene

recently adverb

recentness noun