recent
word
Definition
Something recent happened not long ago or started only a short time ago. It describes people, events, news, changes, or periods that are close to the present time.
Usage & Nuances
Most common before a noun: 'recent news', 'recent changes', 'recent research'. It is more natural than 'new' when you mean time, not freshness or novelty. We also say 'in recent years/days/months', but not usually 'very recent' in everyday speech unless you want emphasis.
Example Sentences
I read a recent article about sleep.
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Her recent trip to Japan was amazing.
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We talked about recent changes at work.
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Given recent events, I think we should wait a bit.
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His recent comments caused a lot of confusion online.
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In recent years, more people have started working from home.
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