Pronunciation: /ˈriːsənt/
noun a recent event or occurrence
A1 I read a recent book that I really enjoyed.
A2 My recent trip to the beach was so much fun.
B1 The recent increase in prices has affected my budget.
B2 The company's recent acquisition has boosted its market share.
C1 The recent developments in technology have revolutionized the way we live.
C2 The artist's recent masterpiece has received critical acclaim from art critics.
adjective describing something that has happened or been done only a short time ago
A1 I watched a recent movie with my friends.
A2 She bought a recent book by her favorite author.
B1 The company released a recent update to their software.
B2 I read a recent article about climate change.
C1 The recent surge in COVID-19 cases has led to new restrictions.
C2 His recent work has garnered critical acclaim.
formal The recent economic downturn has caused many businesses to reevaluate their strategies.
informal I heard about your recent trip to Europe. How was it?
slang That new movie is so recent. You have to watch it!
figurative The recent storm of controversy surrounding the politician shows no signs of stopping.
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