Thesaurus results for CONTEMPORARIES

contemporaries

noun

plural of contemporary

as in companions

a person who lives at the same time or is about the same age as another Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin were exact contemporaries, actually being born on the same day in 1809

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Recent Examples of contemporaries No bear population, even one as obviously robust as the Southern one, could withstand the withering assaults of very many Colliers and his contemporaries. — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 Turner shows how Brand and his countercultural contemporaries transformed the computer from a symbol of military bureaucracy into an emblem of personal freedom and self-expression. — Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026 Anyone who holds the office wants to be well-regarded, both by their contemporaries and by history. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 With contemporaries like Westland, Westward, and Triple Eight (to name just a few), Stranahan’s was part of a wave of producers that greatly raised the profile of American single malt. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Unlike many of his contemporaries, Robyn Hitchcock seems at ease posting videos on Instagram. — David Harris, SPIN, 24 July 2026 Many of his contemporaries—including Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones’ Brian Jones, Janis Joplin and The Doors’ Jim Morrison—succumbed to drug overdoses or suicide in their 20s. — Kyle Eustice, VIBE.com, 23 July 2026 Like all of his contemporaries, Beane has also been on the other side of those deals, acquiring three or four young players with fantastic projections. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 16 July 2026 His loss sparked expressions of mourning from many of his Hollywood contemporaries. — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contemporaries

Noun

The loss of virtual companions has provoked a flood of complaints, according to posts and screenshots shown on social media.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Veterinary experts share tips on how to care for the items that come into contact with our furry companions to promote good health and stave off odors.

— Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of companions

Noun

Ahead, see The Brink of War cast side-by-side with their real-life counterparts.

— Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
Republicans control the White House and both branches of Congress, helping bolster their financial coffers against their Democratic counterparts, Martin noted in his remarks.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of counterparts

Noun

Men are supposed to pay for dinner but also treat women as equals; to initiate flirty banter but never be creepy or aggressive; to be sturdy and masculine but also empathetic and thoughtful.

— Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
This is a partnership of equals—not in the size of our populations, but in the depth of our commitments.

— Naftali Bennett, Time, 9 July 2026