recently

A short time before now.

• I saw her recently.
• They have recently moved to a new house.
• A recently opened café serves excellent coffee.

Similar words: not long ago, a short while ago

Common phrases: recently published, recently arrived, until recently

During the period of time just before now.

• I have been tired recently.
• Has the weather been warmer recently?
• We have not been seeing much of each other recently.

Similar words: lately, of late

Common phrases: more recently, especially recently, recently been busy