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 debate of rebuilding versus shuttering The imperative to close all or portions of campuses potentially competes with the concurrent high priority of providing students with safe, up-to-date, fully resourced and inviting educational environments. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

This gives governance staff up-to-date information on control effectiveness and any issues that may arise before the next review. — Ramachander Rao Thallada, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Officials urged drivers to download the Waze app for the most up-to-date, live detour navigation. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

For up-to-date public health information, follow @publichealthOC on Facebook, X and Instagram. — Susan Bromley, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 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