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

Ensure pets are up-to-date on medications. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026

As for security, both products have clear, up-to-date privacy policies and support multi-factor authentication. —John Brandon, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026

The gym too is stylishly designed—with hemlock floors and forgiving lights—and the fitness equipment is up-to-date, if unfortunately not sourced from Olympus itself. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026

To determine when to start your seeds, use a calendar and the most up-to-date forecast for the last frost. —Holly McNamara, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 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