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

The law says the landlord is required to meet that responsibility if the tenant is up-to-date on their rent, has not caused the problem in the first place, and has provided a notice to the landlord. —Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026

Dog owners can provide proof of an up-to-date rabies vaccination from their own veterinarian or another provider to purchase a dog license during January. —Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026

For up-to-date tide times, check the NOAA Palm Beach schedule before heading out. —Heema Patel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026

As stars like Jackie Tohn, Jeff Goldblum, and Ji-Young Yoo make their way to the red carpet, here are all the up-to-date arrivals at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards. —Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 4 Jan. 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