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

Parents should ensure children are up-to-date on pertussis immunizations, and pregnant women and others who will be around newborns should get a booster dose to protect babies from what can be a deadly infection. —Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025

And then there's the other long-term problem … the FAA and air-traffic control not having up-to-date equipment. —Zach Wichter, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025

Experts recommend turning on push notifications to receive up-to-date information from airlines. —Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025

From December through February, shuttle service largely ceases (outside of select days and weekends; check shuttle schedules for up-to-date details). —Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for up-to-date

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

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