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

Schoon also encouraged voters to follow the Elections Department on Facebook and Instagram for up-to-date voting information. —Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026

Tracking is in its infancy, and statistics aren’t yet uniform or up-to-date. —Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 8 May 2026

Please check the retailer’s website for the most up-to-date pricing information. —Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 6 May 2026

Due to long-standing guardrails that keep state and federal election management separate, the Trump administration will likely need review by a higher court to determine the bounds of federal intervention in circumstances where states may lack up-to-date voter rolls. —Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 5 May 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