recent

Definition

  • adjective: happening or beginning not long ago
  • adjective: having lately come into existence
  • synonyms: new, ancient, brand-new

Examples

  • I was going to paint the room white, but more 'recently' I've been considering a light blue.

  • She's a 'recent' college graduate. [=she graduated from college a short time ago]

  • I usually watch that show every week, but I missed the most 'recent' episode.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) meet you, Dr. Railly. The containment protocols you pioneered... Excuse me, Lieutenant Foster. Forgive me, but I was hoping I could see some of your recent data on the virus. and don't forget your booties, 'cause it's cold out there! Well, it's cold out there every day. What is this, Miami? Get it? (..)
    2016 TvShow: 12 Monkeys Title: Lullaby Season: 2 Episode 8
  • (..) Some of our men encountered a very organized pack of marauders... nomads, all women. We think they're responsible for bringing in this recent outbreak. - Outbreak? - Yeah. Another dozen infected. We lost two officers this morning. But the rest are isolated, (..)
    2016 TvShow: 12 Monkeys Title: Lullaby Season: 2 Episode 8