latterly

adverb

ˈla-tər-lē How to pronounce latterly (audio)
Definition of latterlynext
as in later
following in time or place he had been a teacher, a librarian, and some years latterly, a novelist

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Recent Examples of latterly The move initially attracted press attention and, latterly, that of Her Majesty’s Customs and Excise officers. — Peter Carline, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025 Hammack spent much of her career on Wall Street with Goldman Sachs, latterly serving as co-head of the global financing group and a member of the management committee—and as such still keeps a close eye on financial markets as a barometer of the economy’s health. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025 Freije spent eight years at XYZ Films, latterly as Vice President of International Sales and Distribution, overseeing sales and licensing across the film slate. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026 Five years later he was hired by Leland Stanford, then the president of the Central Pacific Railroad, formerly the governor of California and latterly the founder of the eponymous university in Palo Alto. — IEEE Spectrum, 23 May 2019 See All Example Sentences for latterly
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  1. later
  2. afterward
  3. thereafter
  4. after
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  • According to the release, the treat started as East Tennessee McDonald's Owner/Operator Litton Cochran's family recipe, which later gained popularity locally before catching on nationally.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Seconds later, a powerful explosion blasted through the doorway, shattering windows and sending vertical blinds and debris flying as firefighters quickly retreated from the building.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of later
Adverb
  • This tournament has built credibility by showcasing teams competing at a high level, then shaking hands afterward.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Not long afterward, he was elected president on a platform deeply hostile to the West and its liberal ideology, and especially to the United States — threatening a hard fight in the event of war.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of afterward
Adverb
  • Shortly thereafter, people began sharing stories of allegedly being scammed by Miller in a fantasy football league and scouting service.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • One of the e-bike riders, a juvenile boy, was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and died shortly thereafter, the release said.
    — Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
Definition of thereafter
Adverb
  • Soon after, the other children chosen to walk on the field selflessly offered to make a change with Enoch.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
  • The $250 Dell gift is expected to follow soon after, as accounts are processed, according to the Dell Foundation.
    — Jessica Dickler,Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Definition of after

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