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

For up-to-date information on the cost of flying with a pet, travelers should visit airline websites directly. —Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026

Ensure pets are up-to-date on medications. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026

The newsletter aims to provide up-to-date information to guide plant care for the Chicago area, especially pest and disease control. —Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026

Check the retailer’s website for the most up-to-date pricing information. —Advertorial, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026

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