recently
adverb
re·cent·ly
ˈrē-sᵊnt-lē 
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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Ukraine, meantime, has also recently ramped up missile and drone attacks against key infrastructure deep inside Russian territory, including oil refineries, ports and military factories.
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Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
Europe has baked under a historic, extraordinary heat wave recently, according to the World Meteorological Organization, with Germany breaking all-time temperature records and nights bringing little relief.
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Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
However, Dakota Johnson might’ve secured the winning spot after recently carrying The Row Astra Leather Tote Bag (which is going for $2,400).
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Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
6 July 2026
The United States recently sanctioned her for GAESA involvement.
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Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
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Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
Europe has baked under a historic, extraordinary heat wave recently, according to the World Meteorological Organization, with Germany breaking all-time temperature records and nights bringing little relief.
—
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
However, Dakota Johnson might’ve secured the winning spot after recently carrying The Row Astra Leather Tote Bag (which is going for $2,400).
—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
6 July 2026
The United States recently sanctioned her for GAESA involvement.
—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for recently
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“Recently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recently. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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