modern-day

adjective

mod·​ern-day ˈmä-dərn-ˈdā 

: existing today

problems facing most modern-day families

modern-day China

—often used to indicate that someone or something of the present is similar to someone or something of the past

The two lovers are a modern-day Romeo and Juliet.

the modern-day equivalent of a town crier

Examples of modern-day in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While limited partners used to not be allowed to participate in management decisions, modern-day partnership statutes tend to allow limited partners to be active without giving up liability protection. —Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026

Reading Lore Olympus, I was reminded of the enduring power of these tales, which echo through so much of our modern-day storytelling. —Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026

The series follows the wild, competitive world of America’s modern-day oil boom in Texas, which is filled with drama, backstabbing and even a little lawlessness. —Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026

Big power remains a modern-day sports car must-have, and this new two-door delivers. —Jonny Lieberman, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for modern-day

• aaa
• adonais
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway