present-day

adjective

pres·​ent-day ˈpre-zᵊnt-ˈdā 

: now existing or occurring

Synonyms of present-day

• modern
• contemporary
• new
• current

Examples of present-day in a Sentence

present-day technology has rendered yesterday's marvels obsolete

the present-day administration in Washington

Recent Examples on the Web

Early life and education Wangchuk’s family was one of only five households in the alpine hamlet of Uleytokpo—about 44 miles (70 km) from the city of Leh in present-day Ladakh, then part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026

Claudia Wells played Jennifer Parker, Marty’s present-day girlfriend who bookended the film, supporting him in early scenes and reuniting with him after the climax. — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

But significant portions of their backstories and present-day motivations — in addition to most of the novel’s narrative — have been replaced by creator Jonathan Tropper and co-showrunner Cassie Pappas. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 July 2026

Born in present-day Serbia, Tana’s early life was marked by political oppression under Communist rule. — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for present-day

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

Kids Definition

present-day

adjective

pres·​ent-day

ˈprez-ᵊnt-ˈdā

: being or happening now