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

Smokey has been treated for fleas and parasites and is up-to-date on vaccinations. — Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026

The Client Data System is intended to help employees find consistent, up-to-date information, according to an October 30 Federal Register notice. — Rich Percival, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026

Making sure the information available to the state Department of Social Services and any Access Health CT account information is up-to-date. — Sandy Battulga, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026

The company hasn't shared an aggregate amount of its up-to-date commitments yet. — Leslie Picker, CNBC, 27 Oct. 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