as in later
following in time or place
he had been a teacher, a librarian, and some years latterly, a novelist
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Recent Examples of latterly
Lee debuted as a director, before latterly adding production credits.
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 15 May 2024
At several investor events in the past, Musk has shown demonstrations of Tesla robotics, first with what many took to be a human being in a robot suit but more latterly with robots that appear to be actual robots.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2024
Rainford worked at Mercedes-Benz for eight years—in the UK, Germany, and latterly China—and has lived in China, in two stints, for five years.
—Carlton Reid, WIRED, 14 Oct. 2023
Like their opposite numbers in the rest of the world, China’s video streamers have had to change tack, emphasizing profitability over user growth and latterly been forced to slash content costs.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 19 Sep. 2023
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 15 May 2024
At several investor events in the past, Musk has shown demonstrations of Tesla robotics, first with what many took to be a human being in a robot suit but more latterly with robots that appear to be actual robots.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2024
Rainford worked at Mercedes-Benz for eight years—in the UK, Germany, and latterly China—and has lived in China, in two stints, for five years.
—Carlton Reid, WIRED, 14 Oct. 2023
Like their opposite numbers in the rest of the world, China’s video streamers have had to change tack, emphasizing profitability over user growth and latterly been forced to slash content costs.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 19 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latterly
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He was cut entirely from the team before the season opener, with United buying his contract out later in the year.Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Fire is a natural and necessary part of California’s ecosystem, and suppressing it entirely only stokes bigger blazes later.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Soon afterward, Reed transferred to Michigan State, but was ruled ineligible for the 2019 season due to the NCAA transfer rule.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Soon afterward, the bishops provided eighteen suggestions for possible members.Alec MacGillis, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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However, further controversy ensued between the duo thereafter, including public arguments back and forth online.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Most millennials entered the workforce at the height of the economic recession, which affected their earnings and many of their life choices thereafter.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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The couple first adopted Isabella in 1992 and later welcomed Connor into their family in 1995, shortly marrying after.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Combs, Carter and an unnamed female celebrity allegedly entered the room soon after, according to her complaint.Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Latterly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latterly. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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