Sentence examples for The late from inspiring English sources

"The late" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe someone who has recently passed away, as in "The late John Smith was a beloved father and husband."

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The late

adverb

After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.

We drove as fast as we could, but we still arrived late.

synonyms

Exact(60)

The late R.F.

The late R.U.F.

The late Pres.

The late M.G.

(The late 19th century).

The New York Times - Arts

The Late Night Monkey-Cam.

The New Yorker

The late shift was arriving.

The New Yorker

The late afternoon was best.

The New Yorker

The late Princess Diana was a classmate.

The New Yorker

The Late Duke of Clarence and Avondale.

The Economist

The late Robin Williams had this right.

The New Yorker

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