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
Andre Claudio, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
But according to the actor, late friend Quincy Jones always knew that more kids were in his future.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 July 2025
Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
Sowing Brussels sprouts seeds too late in the season causes growing buds to be more vulnerable to heat stress, leaving you with smaller sprouts.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
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Adjective
Von Dutch is taking another step toward becoming a full-scale lifestyle brand with its latest move.
—Andre Claudio, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
But according to the actor, late friend Quincy Jones always knew that more kids were in his future.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 July 2025
Adverb
Vance has spent a bit of time in Southern California of late.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
Sowing Brussels sprouts seeds too late in the season causes growing buds to be more vulnerable to heat stress, leaving you with smaller sprouts.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for late
Adjective
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Among the attendees were Madison Beer and former Disney Channel star Kyle Massey.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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The trailer now shows Ashur, a former slave, struggling to be accepted by high society.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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And as the study shows, adding just one new use case or increasing frequency of use can quickly move teams toward more advanced performance, without needing a major investment.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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From planting trees after every project to implementing advanced insulation systems and solar integration, Good Earth Builders is leading the way in eco-conscious development, proving that responsible construction is both possible and necessary.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
Adverb
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In 2019, former UAW President Gary Jones was accused — and later convicted — of plotting to steal up to $1.5 million in union dues, was likely to be ousted via Article 30, though Jones resigned before the process was completed.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
22 July 2025
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He was jailed and later released on bond, and is on administrative leave pending additional review by the chief.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
22 July 2025
Adverb
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But lately his tone deafness is so jarring that even the political party that used to regard him as royalty is starting to get sick of him.—
Grace Curley,
Boston Herald,
21 July 2025
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The Sun has been particularly active lately as it's reached the peak of its 11-year solar cycle.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
21 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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The committee is seeking old photographs and historical information about Pea Ridge and the years before there was a newspaper.—
Annette Beard,
Arkansas Online,
24 July 2025
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Delaying tree harvests and protecting older forests enhances carbon sequestration, making untouched forests vital for reducing carbon dioxide and combating climate change.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Exposure to dead animals or eating contaminated bushmeat are other risk factors, but these concerns are rare for the average tourist.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Within months, however, Carter’s financial backer Lord Carnarvon was dead from a mysterious illness.—
Justin Stebbing,
JSTOR Daily,
24 July 2025
Adverb
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The incident resulted in an hours-long standoff with Waukesha police, who eventually used drones to locate Lovejoy's body, which had been dragged to a spot near basement stairs, and spot Couture's location in the house.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
27 July 2025
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Deputies eventually breached the door of the house with explosives and got in without firing any shots around 1:30 p.m., Warren County Sheriff Barry Riley told Fox 19.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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“Late.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/late. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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