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Recent Examples of modernity
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.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
The populist demagogue Pat Buchanan, crusading against modernity and multiculturalism, challenged Bush in 1992 and garnered 23 percent of the Republican-primary vote.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 23 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
The marquis worked tirelessly to construct in public opinion the figure of the Jew as a scapegoat for the failures of modernity.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
The populist demagogue Pat Buchanan, crusading against modernity and multiculturalism, challenged Bush in 1992 and garnered 23 percent of the Republican-primary vote.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 23 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
The marquis worked tirelessly to construct in public opinion the figure of the Jew as a scapegoat for the failures of modernity.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernity
Noun
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Both leafy herbs add a delicious freshness that tastes and smells like summer, even in the dead of winter.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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Whites from Burgundy generally have a judicious use of oak and the right balance of texture, freshness, and complexity to pair with your favorite dishes.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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House Republicans, meanwhile, still want to see more of their ideas included, and an expiration date for banning central bank digital currency removed.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The company attributed the decline to Trump's tariff regime, as well as currency fluctuations and costs associated with adjusting its Porsche product strategy.—
Joseph Wilkins,Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Modernity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernity. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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