more latterly

USAGE SUMMARY

"more latterly" is a correct and usable expression in written English.
It has the same meaning as "more recently". For example, "The company has diversified its product range more latterly to include digital products."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

16 human-written examples

NICE, France— In years past, Africa was always the outsiders' cornucopia, the font of gold and diamonds, slaves and minerals, cotton and rubber and, more latterly, oil.

The New York Times

The 46-year-old has worked with Southgate since 2013, initially with the national set-up's Under-21s and, more latterly, with the seniors during October and November.

The Guardian - Sport

They first won acclaim as a cult indie guitar duo before embracing synth-pop in 2013, and more latterly finding unexpected global fame performing Everything is Awesome!!! in the Lego Movie.

The Guardian

It has nurtured some of the UK's leading players over the years – the likes of international players; Ann Robinson, Dave Rowlands, Andy Humphrey, Paul Bolland and more latterly, Beth Worrall.

The Guardian

We would talked about the Roman glories of Libya, and about their holidays (they were cycling enthusiasts) and, more latterly, when Julia and he married and the baby was born, how she could fit in with Libyan society.

The Guardian

There was slicked-back 1950s James Dean hair, leather jackets with white T-shirts Turner; 1970s school parka-wearing, Chung-dating Turner; and, more latterly, expensive-looking 1940s morning-suit Turner.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

44 human-written examples

Now the City of London has taken a small step towards a more dignified future for the London Stone than its current lodging in the facade of the 1960s former Bank of China office – more recently a branch of Sportec and, latterly, a WH Smith.

The Guardian

Firms have aggressively tapped the credit markets to make their financial position more secure and, latterly, even to pay for acquisitions.

The Economist

Having struggled in the limelight for much of the 1990s, first as an answer looking for a question, then latterly with some significant issues about data reproducibility, ancient DNA seems more recently to have found itself very much at home in facilitating comparisons between current and past populations, with a timescale of around the past 50,000 to 100,000 years.

BMC Biology

37 More recently, sinusoidal obstruction syndrome has been described in patients receiving myeloablative chemotherapy before bone marrow transplantation and latterly in the treatment of colorectal liver metastases.

Annals of Surgical Oncology

Tory Euroscepticism grew more virulent, as latterly did the determination of the remaining Tory Europhiles not to surrender to it.

The Economist

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "more latterly", ensure it clearly indicates a sequence of events or actions, emphasizing the relatively recent nature of the latter occurrence. It works best when contrasting two distinct periods or phases.

Common error

While similar, "more latterly" is slightly more formal than "more lately". Use "more latterly" in formal writing or when emphasizing a chronological sequence, and "more lately" in more casual contexts.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "more latterly" functions as an adverbial modifier, indicating a temporal relationship between two events or states. It emphasizes that one occurred more recently than the other. As Ludwig AI explained, the phrase has the same meaning as “more recently”.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

60%

Science

40%

Formal & Business

0%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Reference

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "more latterly" is a grammatically correct adverbial phrase that means "more recently". While not as common as other alternatives, according to Ludwig AI, it's perfectly usable and adds a touch of formality. It is most frequently found in news and scientific writing. To enhance clarity, ensure it clearly indicates a chronological sequence. Alternatives like "more recently" or "more lately" might be suitable depending on the context.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

more recently

Indicates a change in wording to a more common and widely accepted phrase for expressing recent occurrences.

more lately

Similar in meaning, using a different adverb to convey the same idea of recent occurrence.

more recently than previously

This alternative specifies the recent nature of the occurrence by contrasting it with a previous time, adding a comparative element.

in more recent times

Shifts from an adverbial phrase to a prepositional phrase, emphasizing a period of time closer to the present.

in more recent years

Focuses on a longer timeframe (years) as opposed to a specific point in time, highlighting a trend over time.

in the recent past

Emphasizes the proximity of the event or situation to the present moment.

more immediately

Highlights the nearness in the timeline, but also suggests there is a close connection with the present. If "more latterly" introduces an eventual or consequent effect in the timeline, this may be suitable

more subsequently

This is not a good fit if "more latterly" does not hint at a cause-effect connection but simply notes a temporal one.

more down the line

If "more latterly" marks a trend, this can fit. Consider this a more relaxed alternative.

in the wake of

This fits when "more latterly" serves a function of marking consequence or effect more than marking the timeline.

FAQs

What does "more latterly" mean?

"More latterly" means "more recently" or "more recently than previously". It is used to indicate that something happened or became true closer to the present time than something else.

Is "more latterly" the same as "more lately"?

While similar, "more latterly" is generally considered more formal and is best used to emphasize a distinct chronological sequence. "More lately" can be used more broadly to simply mean "recently".

How can I use "more latterly" in a sentence?

You can use "more latterly" to contrast two events or situations, emphasizing that the second event occurred more recently. For example, "The company focused on manufacturing, but "more recently" has invested in digital services."

What are some alternatives to "more latterly"?

Alternatives to "more latterly" include "more recently", "more lately", and in more recent times. The best choice depends on the specific context and level of formality.