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as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
present-day technology has rendered yesterday's marvels obsolete
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as in current
existing or in progress right now
the present-day administration in Washington
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Recent Examples of present-day
Weaving between their present-day trip to a remote Greek island and the start of their romance at a London music school, the film slowly reveals an unspoken rift.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
Even flashbacks tracing their relationship — from early love to the volatility of their present-day union — fail to add any real depth.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
While plot details are still confidential, fans learned how a present-day sequel series is possible after Dexter: New Blood ended with the twist where Harrison seemingly fatally shot and killed Dexter.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Parasite tells the story — alternately comedic and dramatic — of a poor family infiltrating the lives and home of a rich family in present-day Korea.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
Even flashbacks tracing their relationship — from early love to the volatility of their present-day union — fail to add any real depth.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
While plot details are still confidential, fans learned how a present-day sequel series is possible after Dexter: New Blood ended with the twist where Harrison seemingly fatally shot and killed Dexter.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Parasite tells the story — alternately comedic and dramatic — of a poor family infiltrating the lives and home of a rich family in present-day Korea.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for present-day
Adjective
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All interiors have been gut-renovated and tastefully restored with stylish and comfortable contemporary furnishings with clean lines, natural materials, and an appealing mix of Scandinavian and mid-century modern sensibilities.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Even though our grandparents wouldn’t have dreamt of cooking bacon in anything other than their cast-iron skillets, modern Southerners have their own ideas about the best ways to cook bacon.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
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With the current Concorde Agreement expiring at the end of 2025, discussions to have a new agreement are underway between F1 teams and the Formula One Management (FOM) from 2026.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The data from the Common App report presents a complex picture of the current state of higher education.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, the movie’s framing has widespread contemporary resonance, and an enormous overlap with how trans issues are discussed, particularly in how individuals who deviate from strict gender norms are so readily demonized by others.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
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The source familiar with the operations of Garage, the contemporary art space, told me of witnessing a scene at a popular art fair, in which officers dressed in civilian clothes approached a gallery’s stand and asked its employees to remove certain works from its display.—
Joshua Yaffa,
The New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2025
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Activities Archive While that gimmick might get pretty old pretty fast on its own, what really elevates the film is a disturbing-dream-like quality which is present throughout its 14-minute-plus runtime.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
14 Mar. 2025
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With members of his family present in the courtroom, Combs denied the allegations against him.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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With respect to Korpisalo, the Sens’ love for their new goaltender has eclipsed their old flame.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The price of eggs has dropped from $7.22 per dozen, just a little less than the all-time high of $8.17 a few days before, to $4.90 in a single week, new data shows.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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This also isn't the first time that King has been accused of having an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol in the former couple's ongoing custody battle.—
Staff Author,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Her attorney told the outlet plea negotiations are ongoing in her case.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Present-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present-day. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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