up-to-date

adjective

ˈəp-tə-ˈdāt 

1

: extending up to the present time : including the latest information

up-to-date maps

2

: abreast of the times : modern

up-to-date methods

up-to-dately adverb

up-to-dateness noun

Synonyms of up-to-date

• modern
• new
• contemporary
• current
• stylish

Examples of up-to-date in a Sentence

demanded the most up-to-date computer system available

I'm afraid that I'm not up-to-date on that issue

Recent Examples on the Web

Amazfit owners keen to try out iOS Notification Forwarding are advised to make sure their device software is up-to-date, after which they should be prompted to consider switching it on. — Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Please check the retailer’s website for the most up-to-date pricing information. — William Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026

Study maps, too, and call the Blanco Ranger District for up-to-date trail conditions, at 970-878-4039. — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 26 June 2026

Please check the retailer’s website for the most up-to-date pricing information. — Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for up-to-date

• abdicate
• abrogate
• acetate
• activate
• actuate
• aggravate
• agitate
• alginate
• alienate
• allocate
• amputate
• angulate

Kids Definition

up-to-date

adjective

1

: coming up to the present time

up-to-date maps

2

: knowing, being, or making use of what is new or modern

up-to-date methods

up-to-dateness noun