1
as in delayed
not arriving, occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time
I ran as fast as I could, but was still late for class
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2
as in former
having been such at some previous time
the late musical director said he would never have allowed such behavior while he was in charge
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3
as in fallen
no longer living
our late granduncle remembered us in his will
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4
as in advanced
being far along in development
late impressionism gave rise to pointillism
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1
as in later
after the due, usual, or proper time
she has a habit of arriving late for everything
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2
as in lately
not long ago
the actress, late of New York but now of Los Angeles, is being eagerly sought for film roles
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Recent Examples of late
Angus Watson, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
So Garrett leaned into the execution of his sinker early and splitter late to work around a single in the eighth and to retire the side in order in the ninth, keeping Judge in the on-deck circle for the final out.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 5 July 2025
Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2025
The Senate approved the stablecoin bill late last month, establishing a regulatory framework for these digital currencies that are pegged to the U.S. dollar or other fiat currencies.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Adjective
Many among Australia’s 117,000-strong Jewish population are anxious after spate of antisemitic attacks in the country’s two biggest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, since late last year – including arson attacks on synagogues, and swastikas scrawled on buildings and cars.
—Angus Watson, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
So Garrett leaned into the execution of his sinker early and splitter late to work around a single in the eighth and to retire the side in order in the ninth, keeping Judge in the on-deck circle for the final out.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 5 July 2025
Adverb
Despite the buzz surrounding the potential hire, Mosley wouldn’t reveal his cards late last week.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2025
The Senate approved the stablecoin bill late last month, establishing a regulatory framework for these digital currencies that are pegged to the U.S. dollar or other fiat currencies.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for late
Adjective
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Immigration attorneys said that ICE is targeting those who have been in the country less than two years, those with deportation orders and those enrolled in former President Joe Biden’s parole program.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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Singer and actress Dua Lipa and American actor turned racer Patrick Dempsey were spotted at the event, while popular F1 names included Williams team principal James Vowles, McLaren CEO Zak Brown, former F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone, and the Haas F1 team.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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My Gen 3 ring is even cheaper, though its sensor capabilities and battery life aren’t quite as advanced or long-lasting as the Gen 4’s.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
8 July 2025
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Taming your hair can be challenging without the right tools, and Prime Day sales are the perfect opportunity to upgrade your old flat iron to something more advanced.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
Adverb
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His girlfriend, influencer Morgan Riddle, later shared it on social media.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Tagovailoa sustained another concussion later in the 2022 season in a Christmas game against Green Bay, forcing him to miss the finale and the team’s wild-card playoff game.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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Luma competes with other startups like Runway AI, which has formal deals with a number of Hollywood entities, and established players like Google’s Veo line, which has been trained on many years of Google and YouTube videos and has been an impressive run lately.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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Laneige has been ramping up its specialty food partnerships lately, tapping popular brands such as La La Land Kind Café, Bobo Guys and Dough Donuts to infuse heritage flavors into its soothing lip care formula.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Scrambling to recall a few staff and issue some belated funding is just window dressing.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Please accept our belated apology.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Difficulty breathing Irregular heartbeat Cardiac arrest (heart attack) Adults 19 and older should not take more than 350 mg of magnesium per day to avoid side effects and reduce the chance of toxicity.10 7.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
11 July 2025
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The current challenge to the gondola project is 16 months old and counting.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Jackson reportedly last checked in with dispatch on June 7 and was eventually found dead by rangers eight days later on June 15 in a camping tent on the Duck Hole trail, which is located in the Adirondack High Peaks, according to the Adirondack Explorer.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Since the assassination attempt on Trump that left the 50-year-old father dead, the Comperatore family has grappled with lingering and unanswered questions about what led to Comperatore’s death that day.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
Adverb
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He was eventually surrounded and surrendered to agents.—
Stepheny Price , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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After shutting down in the 1980s, the space housed restaurants, before eventually sitting vacant.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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“Late.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/late. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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