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
Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
Designed for modern, town-to-country living, the collection of apparel and homeware reimagines everyday denim through the lens of regenerative agriculture.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2025
R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The decor will be more mid-century modern, the pair said, with tiki and Latin influences throughout.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Kelly Rowland at 44 proves sleek, modern classics can be every bit as sultry.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
Designed for modern, town-to-country living, the collection of apparel and homeware reimagines everyday denim through the lens of regenerative agriculture.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
The work would do well in Palm Springs, the mecca of all things mid-century modern.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The decor will be more mid-century modern, the pair said, with tiki and Latin influences throughout.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modern
Adjective
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City council has 30 days to appoint a new mayor to finish Wright's term.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
29 Aug. 2025
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At that time, Constellation noted in a press statement that a restart would require the NRC approval, new permits from state and local agencies, and a comprehensive safety and environment review.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Justice Amy Coney Barrett sided with the court's conservatives save Chief Justice John Roberts, who sided with the court's three liberals.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
21 Aug. 2025
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Throughout the late nineteenth century and much of the twentieth, Jewish socialists, liberals, anarchists, and Zionists all saw their respective political programs as offering a remedy for anti-Semitism.—
Daniel May,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Four colorways are offered: black, white, green, and blue, with the full DLC black version delivering a stealthier, more contemporary feel.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The devastating consequences of Byrne’s recklessness foreshadow the apocalypse unfolding in contemporary Gaza.—
Book Marks
August 28,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This stylish set is currently 65 percent off in four colors, so don’t miss your chance to snag it before your next vacation.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Aug. 2025
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Since its introduction in 2012, the V-MODA M-100 PRO series of DJ headphones has been popular with plenty of professional DJs around the world, mainly thanks to their stylish design and V-MODA’s distinctive sonic character.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Mao Zedong is said to have suggested that anyone who couldn’t tolerate chiles couldn’t be a revolutionary; all over the world, and for centuries, spiciness has been something to conquer, and chiles have symbolized strength, bravery, national pride, and virility.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
18 Aug. 2025
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Others, the rare ones, decide to become prophets and revolutionaries.—
F. Willis Johnson,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The 55-year-old attended a reading for Climbing in Heels by Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas wearing fashionable flare jeans that looked straight out of the 1970s.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The grandeur of Park and Fifth Avenues is the city’s closest rival to the beauty of the fashionable Champs-Élysées in Paris.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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From its humble beginnings to its current role as one of the industry leaders, Vickerman continues to set the stage for holiday magic, ensuring that every season shines a little brighter.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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She was nominated to the Board by then-President Joe Biden in 2022, and her current 14-year term is due to expire in January 2038.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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 1 Sep. 2025.
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