
Recent
Time Relevance
Use 'recent' to express close relevance to the current time, showcasing freshness of information.

The CEO commented on the company's recent success.
Temporal Contrast
'Recent' is often used to contrast with the past, highlighting a clear timeline.

Recent findings contradict earlier theories.
Avoid 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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ContemporaryCurrentFreshLateModernNew
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