as in new
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
this hairstyle is absolutely the most modern fashion out there
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as in liberal
a person with very modern ideas
the leaders of the American suffragists were originally regarded by many people as uppity moderns who should have stayed in their place
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Recent Examples of modern
Reuel Marc Gerecht, The Atlantic, 19 Apr. 2025
What does the fourth wall breaking all mean in the modern Whoniverse?
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
Furniture plays a key role in serving both functions, and Ward predicts 2025 will continue blending the modern with the classic.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Atatürk forged the modern Turkish state from the rump of the Ottoman Empire in part by focusing Turkish identity on nation rather than on faith.
—Reuel Marc Gerecht, The Atlantic, 19 Apr. 2025
What does the fourth wall breaking all mean in the modern Whoniverse?
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
Organic Shapes and Fluid Forms It’s becoming clear that ‘organic modern’ is set to be the buzzword for interior design in 2025.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
Furniture plays a key role in serving both functions, and Ward predicts 2025 will continue blending the modern with the classic.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modern
Adjective
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The book’s vivid digital art, collaged from her own photographs and manipulated in Photoshop, helped children connect with science and nature in new ways.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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You’re being invited to graduate from the lessons of your past and step into a new version of yourself.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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The Vatican's secretary of state, Parolin is seen as a diplomatic liberal who played a key role in Francis' Vatican.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Hill’s Alexander Bolton reports Republican sources think that Justice Amy Coney Barrett and Chief Justice John Roberts could join liberals on the high court in curtailing Trump.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The immaculate print appeared to this layman’s eye to look about as sharp as contemporary digital Imax, but with the celluloid origins and print adding additional richness.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
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Our use of contemporary comparison zoological material is really what gives us the confidence.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Walking on stage for the NFL Draft wasn’t just about putting on a new hat, sporting a stylish suit and being greeted by commissioner Roger Goodell.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Its stylish design and advanced features ensure future-proof functionality, even as 4K streaming is becoming more common.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
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In celebration of this historic ride, M.S. Rau in New Orleans is offering three silver pieces handcrafted by the American revolutionary, including a coffee pot for $1,285,000.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
13 Apr. 2025
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The film finds DiCaprio playing a hard-living revolutionary who is trying to rescue his kidnapped daughter.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Lululemon Scuba Oversized Half-zip Hoodie $118 $89 at Lululemon Lululemon excels at crafting fashionable yet functional activewear, and its uber-popular Scuba Hoodies are a testament to that.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2025
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Hands in the dirt or not, one thing is always guaranteed — Martha Stewart is going to be looking fashionable.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After all, only six No. 8 seeds have eliminated a No. 1 seed in the first round of the playoffs since the current 16-team NBA playoff format was instituted for the 1983-84 season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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While the English top flight stands out globally for its elite level of football, the choice of listening material among its current managers is much more middle of the road, with Coldplay the band most cited during our writers’ research.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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One of them, Hip Optical, which touts designer eyewear at non-designer prices, opened earlier this year across from the Apple Store and near True Food Kitchen and BJ’s Brewhouse.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
24 May 2024
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The order arrived as a white, non-designer T-shirt, size 2XL.—
Sha Hua,
WSJ,
21 June 2022
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“Modern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modern. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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