What does "recently" mean?

In the recent past; a short while ago.

What is a synonym for "recently"?

Common synonyms include: lately, of late, aforetime, afresh, anew, as of late.

Pronounced //ˈɹiːsənt.li//.

/ˈɹiːsənt.li/ adv

adv ·Uncommon ·College level

Adverb

1
In the recent past; a short while ago.
"My recently published book about the life stories of recently-arrived immigrants."
2
In the recent past; in recent times.
"I haven't been sleeping well recently."

Adverb

"She has improved her skill in cooking recently."

From recent + -ly.