as in new
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
this hairstyle is absolutely the most modern fashion out there
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as in liberal
a person with very modern ideas
the leaders of the American suffragists were originally regarded by many people as uppity moderns who should have stayed in their place
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Recent Examples of modern
Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
These modern implants are less likely to leak or migrate if ruptured, and the FDA now recommends routine imaging every two to three years starting five to six years after implantation to monitor for silent ruptures.
—Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
This light and bright aesthetic is carried over into the living room, where Donna transformed the former owner’s look from mid-century modern to farmhouse.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 14 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Kim said unmanned control and AI capability must be the top priorities in modern arms development.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
These modern implants are less likely to leak or migrate if ruptured, and the FDA now recommends routine imaging every two to three years starting five to six years after implantation to monitor for silent ruptures.
—Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
Her style ranges from coastal to mid-century modern and always contains a touch of playfulness.
—Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
This light and bright aesthetic is carried over into the living room, where Donna transformed the former owner’s look from mid-century modern to farmhouse.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modern
Adjective
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Molina’s life is upended after forming an unlikely bond with his new cellmate (Diego Luna).—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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People quickly adapt to new financial circumstances, so while receiving money may bring temporary joy, the effect is fleeting.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In Atlantic Canada, the Liberals now lead by 21 points, while in British Columbia, they are statistically tied with the Conservatives.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Christians lose ground among liberals One major change in recent years is the portion of liberals who identify as Christian.—
Jason DeRose,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Her work addresses important contemporary topics with empathy and depth.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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But even there the story of a princess — daughter of an emperor — allows one to draw comparison to contemporary times.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Beyond its stylish design and expert craftsmanship, the home is built for comfort.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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The star’s casual looks always find the right balance between stylish and functional.—
Aemilia Madden,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2025
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Born This Way Governed by eccentric Uranus — the planet of individuality, rebellion and unexpected breakthroughs — Aquarius is often considered the revolutionary of the zodiac.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Showrunner Tony Gilroy highlighted the film’s scale and ordinary characters, from Imperial overlords to passionate revolutionaries, in a statement Monday.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In the pantheon of fashionable patterns, one would be forgiven for overlooking plaid.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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In President Donald Trump’s idealized framing, the United States was at its zenith in the 1890s, when top hats and shirtwaists were fashionable and typhoid fever often killed more soldiers than combat.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Now, 46 percent say Trump is to blame for current economic conditions, while 41 percent say Biden is to blame.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Another statute modeled on the California statute and modified to its current form shortly before the UPEPA was completed, but falsely criticized for reasons relating more to the antiquated Texas Practice & Procedure Code than the statute itself. Vermont ...—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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One of them, Hip Optical, which touts designer eyewear at non-designer prices, opened earlier this year across from the Apple Store and near True Food Kitchen and BJ’s Brewhouse.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
24 May 2024
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The order arrived as a white, non-designer T-shirt, size 2XL.—
Sha Hua,
WSJ,
21 June 2022
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“Modern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modern. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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