OF LATE Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

of late

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not long ago He has of late taken to knitting and crocheting.

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Recent Examples of of late Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, attends a meeting in Tehran, Iran, July 18, 2016. — Emma Graham, CNBC, 4 July 2026 England had quite a scare against DR Congo before talisman Harry Kane saved the day with a pair of late goals. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026 Unlike some of the great comedic minds of late-night, Mindy Kaling loves to hear a compliment. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026 And for even more star style, see every major outfit of late here. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for of late

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