1. recent - Noun
2. recent - Adjective
3. recent - Adjective Satellite
4. Recent - Proper noun
Of late origin, existence, or occurrence; lately come; not of remote date, antiquated style, or the like; not already known, familiar, worn out, trite, etc.; fresh; novel; new; modern; as, recent news.
Of or pertaining to the present or existing epoch; as, recent shells.
Source: Webster's dictionaryThere's no present. There's only the immediate future and the recent past. George Carlin
A cloudy day or a little sunshine have as great an influence on many constitutions as the most recent blessings or misfortunes. Joseph Addison
In a recent Valentine's Day posting on her fan website, Britney Spears says that - oh, who cares? Amy Poehler
Major League Baseball has always recognized the influence that our stars can have on the youth of America. As such, we are concerned that recent revelations and allegations of steroid use have been sending a terrible message to young people. Bud Selig
We have learned in recent years to translate almost all of political life in terms of conspiracy. And the spy novel, as never before, really, has come into its own. John le Carré
Don't scoff at my mourning – mine is old and yours is recent. Corsican Proverb