of late

phrase

Synonyms of of latenext
: in the period shortly or immediately preceding : recently
has been sick of late

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Announced just last week, fans are already in throes of excitement, with scores of late-night launch events lined up internationally. — Kyle MacNeill, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026 Christian Rozeboom has missed some practice time of late but is likely a safe bet. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 The measure would only go into effect if the Legislature sets aside money for it, as part of late amendments. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The seasonal beverage has become an annual rite of late summer since Starbucks introduced it in 2003. — Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of late

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“Of late.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20late. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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