lately

[leyt-lee] / ˈleɪt li /

ADVERB

new, recently

Synonyms

STRONG

latterly

WEAK

a short time ago afresh anew in recent times just now newly not long ago of late

Antonyms

WEAK

in the past old

Example Sentences

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That tells us something about markets lately, and also about investing in general.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

A gauge of employment was negative for the 32nd month in a row, but it’s shown signs of improvement lately.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Think about how lately the internet at large feels human-less.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Versions inspired by Grillo’s Pickles have been everywhere lately for good reason.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

I’m not actually sure he will this time; Tao and I haven’t been speaking lately.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray