Fresh, contemporary, and current are all synonyms for recent. Old and former are antonyms of recent. And here are 18 another word for recent.
The adjective "recent" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 3 letters, 1 synonym with 4 letters, 1 synonym with 5 letters, 2 synonyms with 6 letters, 1 synonym with 7 letters, 2 synonyms with 8 letters, 3 synonyms with 9 letters, 1 synonym with 10 letters, 1 synonym with 11 letters, 1 synonym with 12 letters, 1 synonym with 13 letters, and 1 synonym with 26 letters, for a total of 16 synonyms for recent.
I read a recent article today.
Their recent trip was quite enjoyable.
Recent events have changed our plans.
She shared her recent achievements proudly.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Piece | Whole, entirety | Bit, section |
| Replacement | Original, substitution | Substitute, alternative |
| Inconsistent | Consistent, steady | Incompatible with, conflicting with |
| Assignment | Free time, leisure | Task, piece of work |
| Accomplishment | Failure, setback | Achievement, act |
| Resentment | Contentment, happiness | Bitterness, indignation |
| Attentive | Inattentive, inconsiderate | Alert, awake |
| Center | Edge, outskirts | Middle, core |
| Development | Decline, stagnation | Evolution, growth |
| Central | Side, extreme, outer | Middle, centre |
| Pretentious | Natural, unaffected | Affected, ostentatious |
| Preceding | Following, subsequent | Previous, prior |
| Precede | Follow, succeed | Go/come before, go in advance of |
| Masterpiece | Failure, mediocrity | Triumph, coup |
| At present | In the past, in the future | At the moment, just now |
| Present | Past, future, absent | In attendance, attending |
| Scene | Obscurity, silence | Location, site |
| Reckless | Careful, cautious, prudent | Rash, careless |
| Enter | Leave, scratch | Go in/into, come in/into |
| Compliment | Insult, criticism | Flattering remark, tribute |
| Eccentric | Ordinary, conventional | Unconventional, uncommon |
| Student | Teacher, instructor | Undergraduate, postgraduate |
| Transparent | Obscure, ambiguous | See-through, clear |
| Complacent | Dissatisfied, humble | Smug, self-satisfied |
| Coherent | Incoherent, muddled | Logical, reasoned |
| Recognized | Unacknowledged, unknown | Acknowledged, known |
| Recognize | Ignore, overlook | Acknowledge, accept |
| Extent | Limitation, restriction | Area, size |
| Entity | Nonentity, non-existence | Organization, institution |
| Relentless | Short-lived, irresolute, intermittent | Persistent, continuing |
| Prudent | Unwise, imprudent, incautious, extravagant | Wise, well judged |
| Entitle | Deny, restrict | Qualify, make eligible |
| Document | Erase, delete | Official paper, legal paper |
| Indifferent | Heedful, caring | Unconcerned about, apathetic about/towards |
| Silent | Audible, noisy | Completely quiet, still |
| Incentive | Deterrent, disincentive | Inducement, motivation |
| Mentor | Student, mentee | Adviser, guide |
| Entertainment | Boredom, drudgery | Amusement, pleasure |
| Excellent | Poor, inferior | Very good, superb |
| Insufficient | Sufficient, adequate | Inadequate, not enough |
| Representative | Atypical, unrepresentative | Typical, prototypical |
| Decent | Disobliging, dishonest | Satisfactory, reasonable |
| Recommendation | Advisory, disapproval | Advice, counsel |
| Incorrect | Correct, accurate | Wrong, mistaken |
| Ancient | Recent, contemporary | Of long ago, earliest |
| Conventional | Unorthodox. unconventional, radical, bohemian | Normal, standard |
| Magnificent | Uninspiring, modest, tawdry, cheap | Splendid, spectacular |
| Essentially | Superficially, insignificantly | Fundamentally, basically |
| Talent | Inability, clumsiness | Flair, aptitude |
| Government | Anarchy, lawlessness | Administration, executive |
| Permanent | Temporary, fleeting, ephemeral | Lasting, enduring |
| Equipment | Disposal, abandonment | Apparatus, paraphernalia |
| Venture | Retreat, withdraw | Travel, journey |
| Pertinent | Irrelevant, inappropriate | Relevant, to the point |
| Judgement | Indecision, ignorance | Discernment, acumen |