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

  • (..) ...until that fateful day. France against China, with the winner advancing to the finals. I had been invited, as chief inspector of the Police Nationale. And because of my recent nomination for the Medal of Honor. I have never won. But still, seven nominations... ...that's something. (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther