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Another word for recently

Choosing another word for recently that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact adverb definition and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

At a recent time; not long ago; during a period of time just before the present.

Usage Example

"The library lately updated its digital catalog to make searching for historical archives much easier."

Strongest
lately
of late
Strong
just now
newly
freshly

Opposites of recently

The opposite of recently shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

formerly
previously
earlier
See all opposites of recently

• Nearby Words

recency
recent
recenter
recently
recentness
receptacle
reception

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Recently. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/recently
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