as in to redesign
to adapt to modern needs, taste, or usage
a proposal to modernize the old school and bring it into the 21st century
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Recent Examples of modernize
Comfort Stretch Short Trench Short Trench Coat Celebrities like Katie Holmes and Jessica Alba are fans of a classic trench coat, and with its shorter hemline, this Quince version modernizes the style.
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Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The strategy has raised concerns with a federal watchdog agency that has tracked the VA’s IT acquisition, implementation and support strategy for decades, with auditors concerned that the department must first address its shortcomings to successfully modernize.
—Patricia Kime, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Underly told lawmakers the DPI needs more state funding to modernize its tracking system and hire more staff dedicated to investigating misconduct.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Papa Johns' same-store sales fell 3% in early 2025, according to PMQ Pizza Media, despite the company's efforts to modernize and even explore a sale to a private equity firm.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The strategy has raised concerns with a federal watchdog agency that has tracked the VA’s IT acquisition, implementation and support strategy for decades, with auditors concerned that the department must first address its shortcomings to successfully modernize.
—Patricia Kime, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Underly told lawmakers the DPI needs more state funding to modernize its tracking system and hire more staff dedicated to investigating misconduct.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Papa Johns' same-store sales fell 3% in early 2025, according to PMQ Pizza Media, despite the company's efforts to modernize and even explore a sale to a private equity firm.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernize
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By keeping the same optical size, manufacturers can upgrade to 200 megapixels without redesigning camera modules.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The company redesigned the insole to focus on 10 different pain points, from knees, hips, and lower back, carefully providing support for continuous comfort.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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This story has been updated with additional context and developments.—
Luciana Lopez,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Look for ways to update those experiences with radiant-heat flooring and heated towel racks, and with shower and tub designs that offer multiple water experiences (from rainfall to powerful jet massages).—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Local housing advocates say expanding affordable housing, streamlining access to vouchers, and creating pathways for hotel residents to transition into long-term rentals are essential.—
Kaley Fedko,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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This is thanks to Venus and Mars working together in your sensible 6th house, emboldening you to streamline routines and add creative flair to useful habits.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Jan. 2026
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Vacheron Constantin, for example, embarked on an ambitious project to fully remake its original American 1921 watch using the tools and techniques from the era in a one-of-a-kind piece.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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So my attention was taken up with wiping off the counter and the tiles, and remaking the coffee.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Modernize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernize. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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