recent

/ɹˈiːsənt/

/ˈɹisənt/

recent

having happened, started, or been done only a short time ago

of the immediate past or just previous to the present time

synonyms : late(a)

Recent

approximately the last 10,000 years

synonyms : Holocene

Examples

1. Her recent conduct is beyond the pale.

2. The recent strike has put the airline company in a tight spot.

3. The company's recent collapse has left their pension fund members up the creek.

4. The science journal published an article on recent discoveries in space exploration.