Recent
adjective
Something that happened not long ago or just before the present time.
I read a recent report about global warming
Often appears as...
- recent evidence
- recent years
adjective
Short time before in terms of events, experiences or results.
In the light of recent events, we need to make a proper plan
Often appears as...
- recent events
- recent development
adjective
Something created, produced or innovated not long ago.
Our company's most recent product has been very popular
Often appears as...
- recent product
- recent innovation
adjective
Something that happened not long ago or just before the present time.
I read a recent report about global warming
Often appears as...
- recent evidence
- recent years
adjective
Short time before in terms of events, experiences or results.
In the light of recent events, we need to make a proper plan
Often appears as...
- recent events
- recent development
adjective
Something created, produced or innovated not long ago.
Our company's most recent product has been very popular
Often appears as...
- recent product
- recent innovation
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Time Relevance
Use 'recent' to express close relevance to the current time, showcasing freshness of information.
The CEO commented on the company's recent success.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporal Contrast
'Recent' is often used to contrast with the past, highlighting a clear timeline.
Recent findings contradict earlier theories.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Future Use
'Recent' should not be used for future events; it's exclusive to past or ongoing occurrences.
She will mention the recent seminar in her presentation.
Pro Tip 1/3Time Relevance
Use 'recent' to express close relevance to the current time, showcasing freshness of information.
The CEO commented on the company's recent success.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporal Contrast
'Recent' is often used to contrast with the past, highlighting a clear timeline.
Recent findings contradict earlier theories.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Future Use
'Recent' should not be used for future events; it's exclusive to past or ongoing occurrences.
She will mention the recent seminar in her presentation.
Pro Tip 1/3Time Relevance
Use 'recent' to express close relevance to the current time, showcasing freshness of information.
The CEO commented on the company's recent success.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporal Contrast
'Recent' is often used to contrast with the past, highlighting a clear timeline.
Recent findings contradict earlier theories.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Future Use
'Recent' should not be used for future events; it's exclusive to past or ongoing occurrences.
She will mention the recent seminar in her presentation.
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found that those who were exposed to a period of music learning showed enhancement in multiple brain areas, compared to the others. This recent research about the mental benefits of playing music has advanced our understanding of mental function, revealing the inner rhythms and complex interplay
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Questions No One Knows...
electrons, protons, quarks, neutrinos, that make up you and me. However, recent theories in physics, including one called string theory, are now telling us there could be countless other universes built on different types of particles, with different properties, obeying different laws.
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Is there a disease that...
Well, the jury's still out on that one. Some recent studies even contradict the idea. Regardless, toxoplasma has definitely benefited from humans to become one of the world's most successful parasites. It's not just our willingness to let cats on our dining room tables
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The benefits of a...
regardless of accent or pronunciation, the difference may not be apparent to a casual observer. But recent advances in brain imaging technology have given neurolinguists a glimpse into how specific aspects of language learning affect the bilingual brain.
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Rethinking infidelity...
Now, all over the world, there is one word that people who have affairs always tell me. They feel alive. And they often will tell me stories of recent losses -- of a parent who died, and a friend that went too soon, and bad news at the doctor.
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The psychology of...
gave way to the self-esteem movement and a rise in materialism. More recently, social media has multiplied the possibilities for self-promotion, though it's worth noting that there's no clear evidence that social media causes narcissism.
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A funny look at the...
that I want to explore and before we get to how to protect may affect us I'd like to spend a little time exploring the unintended consequences of some of our recent texts social media social media a few short years ago was the type of
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Human Origins 101 PIPE...
Having most recently shared a common ancestor with chimpanzees they had many ape-like traits such as a small cranial capacity. However fossils show that some ancient hominins were also beginning to show human-like characteristics
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Can you solve...
There's no evidence he did, and some of the brands mentioned are too recent. But the logic here is not so different from what you'd use to solve equations with multiple variables, even those describing the nature of the universe.
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Frog Defends Eggs From...
there are several clutches on the leaf and those at the top the most recently laid are barely a day
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How playing an...
found that those who were exposed to a period of music learning showed enhancement in multiple brain areas, compared to the others. This recent research about the mental benefits of playing music has advanced our understanding of mental function, revealing the inner rhythms and complex interplay
Video examples
Questions No One Knows...
electrons, protons, quarks, neutrinos, that make up you and me. However, recent theories in physics, including one called string theory, are now telling us there could be countless other universes built on different types of particles, with different properties, obeying different laws.
Video examples
Is there a disease that...
Well, the jury's still out on that one. Some recent studies even contradict the idea. Regardless, toxoplasma has definitely benefited from humans to become one of the world's most successful parasites. It's not just our willingness to let cats on our dining room tables
Video examples
The benefits of a...
regardless of accent or pronunciation, the difference may not be apparent to a casual observer. But recent advances in brain imaging technology have given neurolinguists a glimpse into how specific aspects of language learning affect the bilingual brain.
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
Now, all over the world, there is one word that people who have affairs always tell me. They feel alive. And they often will tell me stories of recent losses -- of a parent who died, and a friend that went too soon, and bad news at the doctor.
Video examples
The psychology of...
gave way to the self-esteem movement and a rise in materialism. More recently, social media has multiplied the possibilities for self-promotion, though it's worth noting that there's no clear evidence that social media causes narcissism.
Video examples
A funny look at the...
that I want to explore and before we get to how to protect may affect us I'd like to spend a little time exploring the unintended consequences of some of our recent texts social media social media a few short years ago was the type of
Video examples
Human Origins 101 PIPE...
Having most recently shared a common ancestor with chimpanzees they had many ape-like traits such as a small cranial capacity. However fossils show that some ancient hominins were also beginning to show human-like characteristics
Video examples
Can you solve...
There's no evidence he did, and some of the brands mentioned are too recent. But the logic here is not so different from what you'd use to solve equations with multiple variables, even those describing the nature of the universe.
Video examples
Frog Defends Eggs From...
there are several clutches on the leaf and those at the top the most recently laid are barely a day
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Ted Allen
American Entertainer
In recent years, I've been writing because I'm fortunate enough to work in the world of food television, to travel and taste and learn about cooking from the best chefs in the business.
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Joan Crawford
American Actress
Recently I heard a 'wise guy' story that I had a party at my home for twenty-five men. It's an interesting story, but I don't know twenty-five men I'd want to invite ta a party.
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Sean Booth
English Musician
A mate of mine said recently said a lot of stuff sounds like you're listening to it outside, but also like you're surrounded by it, and I think that's quite similar.
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Fred Willard
American Comedian
I saw the 'Wizard of Oz' recently and realized that, all my life, I thought they were real monkeys with wings. That's how scary that movie was for me.
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India Eisley
American Actress
It's a big responsibility, I think, when you play somebody who has existed but also somebody who has just recently passed away.
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Granit Xhaka
Swiss Athlete
I'll give my all on the pitch, as I have in recent years. That's what is important. We will give our all to win something.
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John Cheever
American Writer
The deep joy we take in the company of people with whom we have just recently fallen in love is undisguisable.
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Olivia Munn
American Actress
Basically, I'm living the life of an actress in L.A. And I've recently had some pretty good fortune.
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Jeff Goldblum
American Actor
I travel for work, but recently, friends said I should take major trips.
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Isabel Allende
Chilean Writer
I've been a story-teller all my life but I realized it only recently.
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