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

In 2006, 92% of Somali 2-year-olds were up-to-date on the measles vaccine, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. —CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026

Check out WhereMyDogs@ for the Wienermobile's most up-to-date stops. —Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Feb. 2026

Double-check that your contact and bank account information are up-to-date, according to the California Franchise Tax Board. —Angela Rodriquez, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026

GoodRx is also working with the Department of Health and Human Services to integrate its API onto the platform, the spokesperson said, so TrumpRx displays the most up-to-date prices. —John Wilkerson, STAT, 5 Feb. 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