up-to-the-minute

adjective

up-to-the-min·​ute ˈəp-tü-ṯẖə-ˈmi-nət How to pronounce up-to-the-minute (audio)
Synonyms of up-to-the-minutenext
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

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

the company insists on having up-to-the-minute firewall and antivirus software
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Having access to up-to-the-minute information and the ability to pivot plans rapidly has become a critical asset in ensuring seamless travel experiences. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026 Come Sunday, March 15, follow along with Vanity Fair’s live blog for photos, commentary, and up-to-the-minute coverage of Oscar night. Maggie Coughlan, Vanity Fair, 12 Mar. 2026 Keep up with the live blog for up-to-the-minute news. Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026 Visit our live blog for up-to-the-minute updates on the Middle East. Nasteho Said, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for up-to-the-minute

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of up-to-the-minute was in 1912

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“Up-to-the-minute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-to-the-minute. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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