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Recent Examples of modernity
Des Moines’ most iconic restaurants aren’t defined by trends or glossy modernity — they’re built on decades of family tradition, neighborhood loyalty and recipes that have become part of the metro’s cultural DNA.
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Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 6 Mar. 2026
The club, previously known as Antibiotic-Ludogorets due to the prominent pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Razgrad, are debt-free and enjoy facilities and modernity unmatched in Bulgarian football.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
What has changed, in the twenty-first century and thus in the nature of cinematic modernity, is the status of cameras, audiovisual recording, and the very distinction between performing and not.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
The Thai capital doesn't have an Old Town like Hanoi, the modernity of Hong Kong, or the density of temples like Siem Reap (though few places in Southeast Asia are as spectacular as Wat Arun at sunrise).
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
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Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 6 Mar. 2026
The club, previously known as Antibiotic-Ludogorets due to the prominent pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Razgrad, are debt-free and enjoy facilities and modernity unmatched in Bulgarian football.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
What has changed, in the twenty-first century and thus in the nature of cinematic modernity, is the status of cameras, audiovisual recording, and the very distinction between performing and not.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
The Thai capital doesn't have an Old Town like Hanoi, the modernity of Hong Kong, or the density of temples like Siem Reap (though few places in Southeast Asia are as spectacular as Wat Arun at sunrise).
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernity
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The Best Way To Store Zucchini While zucchini is best kept in the refrigerator at 41-degrees Fahrenheit, there are other steps to maintain the freshness of your product at home.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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To capture that essence of freshness, the products are currently only delivered direct to consumer in the Bay Area.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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This comes as rapid shifts in equities, currencies and commodities forced investors to unwind positions across global markets.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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Violence in Iran Tens of thousands of Iranians protested in the streets after their currency crashed at the end of last year.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Modernity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernity. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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