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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Saratoga’s economic vitality has continued to be a contentious topic at city council meetings recently even when the issue has not been on the agenda, with residents calling for the city to do more to support the Saratoga Village. Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024 The Ravens are winners in six of their last seven, most recently in a dominant 41-10 win against the Denver Broncos. NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024 Jazz voters recently flexing their muscles in the generals, with awards for Jon Batiste and Samara Joy, means André could have a decent chance at a second AOTY trophy. Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024 Koi Perich wasn’t trying to be clever when recently describing his decision to stay home, enroll at the University of Minnesota and join the Gophers football program. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2024 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 23 Nov. 2024.

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