modernity

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Recent Examples of modernity Aguilar is one of the most influential voices in contemporary Mexican music — a bridge between deep tradition and global modernity. William Earl, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025 William is prepared to be a monarch committed to change and modernity. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025 The color is a quintessential bridal look, but the seemingly iridescent touch gives it just the right amount of modernity and whimsy. Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Sep. 2025 Gunderson has found many layers of modernity inside the story, but the novel’s bent toward unapologetic feminism paid many dividends. David John Chávez, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for modernity
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Noun
  • The materials are refrigerator-safe to keep things chilled until serving, while the sealing gasket preserves freshness.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Now, adding Emilia’s talent and freshness, as well as Xavi’s unique voice and emotion, makes this project even more meaningful.
    Griselda Flores, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • That agenda has led to a volatile peso currency and seen investors aggressively dump Argentine stocks and bonds.
    Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The rare, direct foreign intervention, which will take the form of a currency swap, is aimed at boosting a collapsing peso and calming market volatility ahead of Argentina’s midterm elections later this month.
    Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025

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