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
Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 14 May 2025
These colorful, versatile beads are all grown up and now finding their way into modern home decor with a whimsical twist.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
Organic Shapes and Fluid Forms It’s becoming clear that ‘organic modern’ is set to be the buzzword for interior design in 2025.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The ultimate winners of the show were awarded $100,000, but unlike modern competition series, no record contract was guaranteed.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 14 May 2025
These colorful, versatile beads are all grown up and now finding their way into modern home decor with a whimsical twist.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
Noun
Midcentury Modern Ann Johansson/Getty Images Created by architects in the middle of the 20th century, midcentury modern is a style born out of post–World War II optimism and new technological developments of the age.
—Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
Organic Shapes and Fluid Forms It’s becoming clear that ‘organic modern’ is set to be the buzzword for interior design in 2025.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modern
Adjective
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The series invites young adventurers to explore the joys and challenges of moving to new places, meeting new people, discovering different cultures and building lasting friendships.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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The webcast is available on its website and on social media platform X. Coverage will also be available on SpaceX's new X TV app.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
Noun
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What To Know Tapper's new book on Biden's cognitive decline was expected to draw ire from the political right, but the most heated backlash has come from the other direction—liberals who once viewed the CNN anchor as an ally.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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Conservative commentator and former Donald Trump White House associate Alyssa Farah Griffin let loose on The View cohost Joy Behar, a staunch liberal, during a particularly heated Hot Topics exchange Friday morning.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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But the version of the fountain of youth myth that has the strongest hold on contemporary culture comes not from ancient times, from Egypt, Greece or Rome.—
Sean Kingsley,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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The latter four entries are all helmed by Cruise's strongest contemporary creative partner, Christopher McQuarrie.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Lightweight pants offer a breezy, stylish alternative—perfect for keeping cool without ever reaching for a pair of shorts.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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Function is priority, but practical can be stylish.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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There, Neto and Rafael — revolutionaries and lovers — are separated by the Salvadoran conflict.—
Chris Vognar,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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The film centers on the young Syrian revolutionaries who rebel against the regime of then-Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s and create an secret underground library with thousands of books buried under the ruins.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Original price: $40 (Abercrombie & Fitch) A fashionable, heavyweight cropped tee from Abercrombie & Fitch is the definition of style meets comfort.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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The Pitch Perfect actress played the flamboyantly fashionable Capitol chaperone for all four Hunger Games films until 2015.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Premium economy updates Premium Plus seats on the 787-9s will feature privacy dividers and wireless charging, an update from the current premium economy configuration across United's fleet.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Capitol Records Nashville’s current roster of artists will stay under MCA while Watkins and her team will build out Capitol Nashville’s roster.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 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 27 May. 2025.
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