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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After decades of figuring big in family — and therefore band — lore, Carol Bongiovi made an appearance of sorts in one of her son’s latter-day music videos, as did her husband of 63 years, John Bongiovi, Sr., who survives her.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 10 July 2024
Now a latter-day saint in the literal sense of the term, Jerry is pure of heart.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 18 June 2024
The auction was already in the planning stages when it was announced that the band’s latter-day offshoot, Dead & Company, would perform a high-profile residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, where it is currently scheduled to remain through Aug. 10.
—Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
As its blades whirred, guests craned their necks to watch as Mr. Boesky emerged in a tuxedo and black tie, by all accounts looking like a latter-day James Bond and completely upstaging the host family.
—Leslie Wayne, New York Times, 20 May 2024
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Chris Willman, Variety, 10 July 2024
Now a latter-day saint in the literal sense of the term, Jerry is pure of heart.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 18 June 2024
The auction was already in the planning stages when it was announced that the band’s latter-day offshoot, Dead & Company, would perform a high-profile residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, where it is currently scheduled to remain through Aug. 10.
—Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
As its blades whirred, guests craned their necks to watch as Mr. Boesky emerged in a tuxedo and black tie, by all accounts looking like a latter-day James Bond and completely upstaging the host family.
—Leslie Wayne, New York Times, 20 May 2024
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“Latter-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/latter-day. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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