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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The idea of a traditional ball in a modern-day setting is brilliant.
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Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
First released in 1989, these chunky off-court sneakers combine vintage style with modern-day comfort.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
Three decades later, the design’s low scoop-neck, long sleeves, and full skirt still feels totally timeless on a modern-day superstar like Ariana Grande.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2025
Flair compared the third-generation star to a modern-day Greek god, stating that Orton possesses all the necessary tools to be a leading man for the promotion.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
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Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
First released in 1989, these chunky off-court sneakers combine vintage style with modern-day comfort.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
Three decades later, the design’s low scoop-neck, long sleeves, and full skirt still feels totally timeless on a modern-day superstar like Ariana Grande.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2025
Flair compared the third-generation star to a modern-day Greek god, stating that Orton possesses all the necessary tools to be a leading man for the promotion.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
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 2 Dec. 2025.
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