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

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portions of their backstories and present-day motivations — in addition to most of the novel’s narrative — have been replaced by creator Jonathan Tropper and co-showrunner Cassie Pappas.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

The trailer revealed that Season 3 will have a split timeline between present-day Juliette and post-apocalyptic life before the silos were formed. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 13 July 2026

However, Evil Dead Burn's two post-credits scenes hint that the series plans to expand its present-day storyline even more. — Megan McCluskey, Time, 10 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