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adjective

ˈmä-dərn How to pronounce modern (audio)
Definition of modernnext
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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noun

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
Adjective
Its collection includes more than 20,300 artworks and spans areas including African art, American art, European art, and modern and contemporary art. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 13 July 2026 Future combat architecture Electronic warfare has become increasingly important as modern air defense networks grow more sophisticated. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Noun
Best Midcentury Clock Unexpected red theory meets midcentury-modern in this petite tabletop clock from Seiko. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026 But following a two-year renovation, the modern has been deftly woven in. — Lindsey Tramuta, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for modern
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modern
  1. new
  2. liberal
  3. contemporary
  4. modernist
  5. stylish
  6. revolutionary
  7. fashionable
  8. current
Adjective
  • But with many of the bosses atop those agencies exiting, a new concern over what that may mean is starting.
    — Chris Tye, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • That waterway has taken on new significance since the start of the war, as Saudi Arabia now diverts millions of barrels of crude there to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of new
Noun
  • Stern is an angry liberal, someone whose entire perspective on the country, on sports, on entertainment, is based on the ideology of the president.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
  • Labour have, since the 2024 election, lost a number of voters to parties on the liberal-left of the political spectrum, be that the Greens and Liberal Democrats, or Plaid Cymru in Wales and the SNP in Scotland.
    — Anand Menon, Time, 13 June 2026
Definition of liberal
Adjective
  • The façade is partially clad in white terra-cotta, an old-fashioned material that speaks to the neighborhood’s vintage architecture, but is used here in a contemporary way.
    — Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Surrounded by olive trees, thyme, and lavender, Skinopi Lodge offers a contemporary take on traditional syrmata.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
Definition of contemporary
Noun
  • This form makes the book startlingly original, an exemplary modernist novel in its redefinition of storytelling.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
  • James Jarvaise, the late California modernist (1924—2015), cuts a slick silhouette in Henry Taylor’s vibrant impasto rendering of him.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of modernist
Adjective
  • Even a 73-year-old shopper was impressed by its stylish, comfortable fit.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
  • The culotte-style stretchy shorts are equal parts comfortable and stylish, and the high-neck top can be worn either tucked-in or down and loose.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of stylish
Noun
  • The monarchy was overthrown in the February Revolution of 1917, and the tsar and his family became prisoners of the revolutionaries.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026
  • The original Jacobins were the most radical faction of the French revolutionaries.
    — David Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of revolutionary
Adjective
  • These tactics often cater to baddies — Gen Z-speak for any fashionable, confident person — to reach younger, usually female audiences.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Channel your inner Sporty Spice with preppy tees featuring jersey numbers and rugby stripes, executed with fashionable precision by Versace, Nili Lotan, Staud, and TWP.
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 10 July 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • The last, loudest horn would emit a sound similar to, if not more fierce than, the current average car horn sound.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 12 July 2026
  • That said, the case total so far is four times higher than at the same point last year, according to current CDC national data, which lag dramatically from what’s being reported by the states.
    — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
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