LATTER-DAY Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

latter-day

adjective

Definition of latter-day

as in recent

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Recent Examples of latter-day Dungeon makes wise use of Watt, a pop and rock Swiss Army Knife who’s increasingly in demand among rock octogenarians after his work on latter-day resurgences and returns to form for Iggy Pop, Ozzy Osbourne, Pearl Jam, and Elton John. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 June 2026 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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for latter-day

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The comments that could have potentially angered Adebayo stem from screenshots of an Instagram direct message conversation shared on X in recent days that show a profile seemingly run by Herro critiquing Adebayo.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
Data center developments have stoked anger across the state in recent years as residents worry about resource consumption as well as noise and others issues related to having large-scale tech facilities near residential areas.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026

Definition of recent

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Turns out that the most expensive job to automate isn’t necessarily some high-end, high-tech profession.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Fireworks shows, as well as displays by their high-tech peers the airborne drones, filled the week — and more were planned on Saturday night.

— Daily News, Daily News, 4 July 2026

Definition of high-tech

Adjective

For the first time, a full immersive L-ISA surround system wraps the 17,500-seat amphitheater in spatial audio, turning century-old architecture into a futuristic, customizable listening environment.

— Dave Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
When all technology stops working on the futuristic planet of Prysmos, magic becomes the dominant force.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 5 July 2026

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