recently

adverb

re·​cent·​ly ˈrē-sᵊnt-lē 

: during a recent period of time : lately

Synonyms of recently

• lately
• late
• newly
• just

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The film also reckons with the explosion of artificial intelligence and the technology's impact on journalism, which has become a frequent topic of conversation for Tucci and wife Felicity, the actor recently told USA TODAY. —Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 May 2026

Such displeased denizens might appreciate Bar Snack, a cocktail lounge that was recently named one of the country’s best new bars. —Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 1 May 2026

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, a dark ride in Tomorrowland, recently reopened with new blasters and other elements. —Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026

And even more recently last month at Wembley Stadium in London where Japan defeated England 1-0 in an international friendly. —Stephen Wade, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for recently

• decently
• indecently