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

This narrative content sees protagonist Atsu time-traveling between present-day Ezo, exploring a new valley and meeting Nagato, and flashbacks to her past during the Battle of Sekigahara, bringing new enemies, weapons, and armor. — Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

The 2025 pardon wouldn't protect Fauci from any prosecution stemming from conduct after that date, including any remarks made during present-day congressional testimony. — Eric McDaniel, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026

For present-day scenes, Offerman sports his own beard, with some color added. — Lisa Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

The stories and images are of present-day people and those who have died — all of whom had an impact on their family, their community, Williams said. — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 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