Of late

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adverb

Recently or in the recent past.

She has been feeling unwell of late.
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Often appears as...

  • of late years
  • of late days
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Time Frame

Indicates something has occurred close to the present time, without specifying when.

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His attitude has shifted of late.
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Vague Period

Use when the exact time is unknown or not important, but it's recent.

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She's been arriving early of late.
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Current Relevance

Best used for situations or changes that are relevant to current circumstances.

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Of late, their team performance has improved.
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