recent

2 definitions • 5 examples

happening or starting from a short time ago:

Is that a recent photo?

Have you been following recent political events?

In recent times/years/months, etc. there has been an increase in the amount of violence on television.

having happened or having been done a short time ago:

He sent me a copy of his most recent article.

A recent study shows that most of the country-music audience is female.