In the recent past:
— Lately the rules have been enforced.

synonyms: late, latterly, of late, recently.

Roget 122: paleo-; archaeo-; formerly; of old, of yore; erst [G.], whilom, erewhile^†, time was, ago, over; in the olden time etc. n.; anciently, long ago, long since; a long while, a long time ago; years ago, yesteryear, ages ago; some time ago, some time since, some time back.    yesterday, the day before yesterday; last year, ultimo; lately etc. (newly) 123.    retrospectively; ere now, before now, till now; hitherto, heretofore; no longer; once, once upon a time; from time immemorial, from prehistoric times; in the memory of man; time out of mind; already, yet, up to this time; ex post facto.    ... show more

Roget 123: newly etc. adj.; afresh, anew, lately, just now, only yesterday, the other day; latterly, of late.    not long ago, a short time ago.    ... show more