modernity

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Definition of modernitynext
as in freshness

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Recent Examples of modernity With the two pillars of modernity merging into one, antisemitism, in its modern form, was also anti-bourgeois. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026 For many Muslim reformers, Japan represented a non-Western model of modernity. — Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026 That the film can’t see this is a sign of how muddled its politics are, especially in its treatment of the tension between nature and modernity. — Caspar Salmon, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026 Black acacia wood invites a new level of modernity that is further emphasized by the sleek finish of the Joss & Main Haiden sideboard. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for modernity
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  1. freshness
  2. currency
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  • The Miele vacuum- sealing drawer extends the freshness of foods by removing oxygen and creating an airtight seal.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Along with the star, Bergamote 22 expertly blends in grapefruit and petitgrain for an effervescent opening, combined with white tea notes for extra freshness, plus a woody backbone of vetiver paired with amber and musk.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of freshness
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  • The Japanese government's push for pension funds and individuals to invest more in domestic markets is seen as a potential boost for the nation's bonds and currency in the long term.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The currency, meanwhile, has fallen more than 10% from its prewar level, adding to the economic pressure on Iranians.
    — Magdalena Del Valle, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of currency

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