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 pastThe two lovers are a modern-day Romeo and Juliet.
the modern-day equivalent of a town crier
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With stunning, lyrical prose, Han follows these powerful women from ancient forests to modern-day Seoul.
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Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
While the sponging industry has diminished over the years (largely because most modern-day consumers use artificial versions for dish scrubbing and housecleaning), there’s still a considerable market for the natural ones, especially in Europe.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Continuing the story from a top-rating 2001 TV series, the film follows a modern-day cop (Koo) who is pulled back to the Qin Dynasty to help the Emperor (Lam) defeat another time-traveling usurper.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 4 Jan. 2026
On the opposite side of his dressing room door, a modern-day cavalcade of family, friends, bandmates, and crew members waited to see Ritter.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
While the sponging industry has diminished over the years (largely because most modern-day consumers use artificial versions for dish scrubbing and housecleaning), there’s still a considerable market for the natural ones, especially in Europe.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Continuing the story from a top-rating 2001 TV series, the film follows a modern-day cop (Koo) who is pulled back to the Qin Dynasty to help the Emperor (Lam) defeat another time-traveling usurper.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 4 Jan. 2026
On the opposite side of his dressing room door, a modern-day cavalcade of family, friends, bandmates, and crew members waited to see Ritter.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for modern-day
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“Modern-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modern-day. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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