latter-day
adjective
lat·ter-day
ˈla-tər-ˌdā 
1
: of present or recent times
latter-day prophets
2
: of a later or subsequent time
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And a lot of the pseudepigrapha, like the fake gospels and fake apocalypses, fill in gaps in the record that can serve latter-day, post-biblical purposes.
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JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025
Her brother, Derek Hough—often positioned as a latter-day Gene Kelley, who has won the most mirrorball trophies in the show’s history—joined the judging panel alongside Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba, and head judge Len Goodman (who passed away in 2023).
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2025
In a film scene still tilted against substantial parts for older female actors, checking off just two of those conflicting notes would be a pretty good showing: Roberts’ latter-day filmography, in particular, has wanted for such range.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 30 Aug. 2025
Oscar nominee Liam Neeson is best known for his intense dramatic roles and latter-day run as an unlikely action hero.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025
Her brother, Derek Hough—often positioned as a latter-day Gene Kelley, who has won the most mirrorball trophies in the show’s history—joined the judging panel alongside Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba, and head judge Len Goodman (who passed away in 2023).
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2025
In a film scene still tilted against substantial parts for older female actors, checking off just two of those conflicting notes would be a pretty good showing: Roberts’ latter-day filmography, in particular, has wanted for such range.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 30 Aug. 2025
Oscar nominee Liam Neeson is best known for his intense dramatic roles and latter-day run as an unlikely action hero.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for latter-day
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“Latter-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/latter-day. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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