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

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For more deals, read our Absolute Best Prime Big Deal Days roundup, as well as our Prime Day liveblog for the latest up-to-the-minute discounts. —Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 8 Oct. 2025

The classic fashion doll favorite is straight off the runway, donning the most up-to-the-minute trends. —Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025

Live blog coverage with up-to-the-minute developments will be available on ABCNews.go.com. —Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2025

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