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Recent Examples of latter-day
Everything leads us to believe that Veska and Iliya will duke it out or that Said will ride in to save the day, like a latter-day Shane.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 22 May 2026
In the past couple of decades, however, Czernowin has deëmphasized the frantic gesturing that characterizes so much latter-day modernism.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The United States president arrived hat in hand, seeking money and promises from China’s latter-day emperor, Xi Jinping.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
This latter-day diner is true to the genre, down to its Formica, chrome and gum-cracking soul, with breakfast understood as the apotheosis of the day and the almost supernaturally fluffy pancakes, anointed in syrup and salted honey-maple butter, available until closing time.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 22 May 2026
In the past couple of decades, however, Czernowin has deëmphasized the frantic gesturing that characterizes so much latter-day modernism.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The United States president arrived hat in hand, seeking money and promises from China’s latter-day emperor, Xi Jinping.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
This latter-day diner is true to the genre, down to its Formica, chrome and gum-cracking soul, with breakfast understood as the apotheosis of the day and the almost supernaturally fluffy pancakes, anointed in syrup and salted honey-maple butter, available until closing time.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latter-day
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The field has one of the best amateur groups in recent history, with NCAA Men's Division I Champion Preston Stout, 17-year-old Miles Russell, and Auburn star Jackson Koivun.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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According to its most recent figures, ingredient sourcing accounts for over 70% of Nestlé’s total greenhouse gas emissions.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Visitors can experience high-tech and hands-on exhibits spanning the campaigns, key moments of Obama’s presidency and life at the White House.—
Jamie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Stanton, by far the most science-fiction-oriented of Pixar auteurs, has a habit of merging high-tech futurism and grand-scale optimism.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
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Meanwhile, a small group of women began singing in breathy, blended vocals that felt both ancient and futuristic.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
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The tiny metallic flecks feel cool and futuristic.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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“Latter-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latter-day. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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