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

• 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

An up-to-date list can be found on the Deer Donation Program webpage. —Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025

Vogue will keep bringing you the most up-to-date news from the Halloween parties everyone’s dying to get into. —Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2025

The Mickey & Friends capsule is a continuation of the brand’s strategy to blend archival work with up-to-date fashion methodologies. —Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025

For the most up-to-date information regarding exact store opening dates, customers are encouraged to use the store locator on Spirit Christmas' website. —Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Oct. 2025

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