as in latest
happening or beginning not long ago
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.
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Recent Examples of recent
Joely has shared multiple posts detailing her thoughts on her birthday to Instagram in recent weeks.
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Tommy McArdle, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Here’s the low-key couple’s complete relationship timeline, with the most recent updates up top.
—Glamour, 27 Jan. 2025
The most recent iteration of the Phantom keeps that plush underfoot feel and snug fit, and adds a convenient pull tab at the back of the shoe’s opening.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 27 Jan. 2025
The 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers champ opened up about his pride and joy on a recent episode of the New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce podcast, and shared how much the historic moment means to him.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Tommy McArdle, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Here’s the low-key couple’s complete relationship timeline, with the most recent updates up top.
—Glamour, 27 Jan. 2025
The most recent iteration of the Phantom keeps that plush underfoot feel and snug fit, and adds a convenient pull tab at the back of the shoe’s opening.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 27 Jan. 2025
The 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers champ opened up about his pride and joy on a recent episode of the New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce podcast, and shared how much the historic moment means to him.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recent
Adjective
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2023
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder,
Anchorage Daily News,
15 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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That is more than twice the current target — and far higher than America’s own military spending, which is near a post-Cold War low.—
Josh Holder,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Judges put on the bench by Lamont are more than half of the current roster of 179 active judges.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Former White House advisor Steve Bannon has also taken issue with Musk, who Trump tapped to co-lead a new Department of Government Efficiency.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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To receive an email notification every time new photo stories are published, sign up here.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The immersive track features impeccable production that highlights elements of electronic pop and contemporary R&B.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Broad houses more than 2,000 postwar and contemporary artworks.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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With her latest launch, the Peptide Lip Shape, Rhode Skin isn’t just offering a multitasking lip product, but leveling up the lip liner category as a whole.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
30 Jan. 2025
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The Stones also scored a hit with their own version, which was released in late 1965.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Its sophisticated yet modern look effortlessly ties together any outfit and is bound to become a wardrobe staple.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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All of which gives off a horribly modern stink, worthy of Tarantino—or, indeed, of G.T.A., where the agony of dying is no more than a passing inconvenience.—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Passionate about good ideas, well connected and progressive.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2025
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How does the league authentically represent its diverse player base while also appealing to a broad audience that might not be as progressive?—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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