up-to-the-minute

adjective

up-to-the-min·​ute ˈəp-tü-ṯẖə-ˈmi-nət 

1

: extending up to the immediate present : including the very latest information

up-to-the-minute scores

2

: marked by complete up-to-dateness

up-to-the-minute equipment

Synonyms of up-to-the-minute

• modern
• new
• contemporary
• current

Examples of up-to-the-minute in a Sentence

the company insists on having up-to-the-minute firewall and antivirus software

Recent Examples on the Web

Although the state doesn’t have an up-to-the-minute database of ice conditions, anglers use various Facebook groups to keep each other updated. —Robert Annis, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026

As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026

This might include up-to-the-minute product prices, movie theater schedules, or summaries of the latest news. —Will Knight, Wired News, 4 Feb. 2026

Harris Teeter and Food Lion are directing customers to their respective websites for up-to-the-minute updates on store hours and closures. —Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for up-to-the-minute

• bassinet
• binet
• linnet
• minute
• pinot
• spinet