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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 modernized
ABC News, 17 June 2026
The modernized aircraft that had been successfully transferred to Edwards Air Force Base for testing in December.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Anchoring the compound is the roughly 16,000-square-foot primary residence, which features formal living and dining areas, plus a modernized kitchen outfitted with premium appliances and a walk-in pantry.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
Residents will also see modernized elevators, fiber and wi-fi service, new laundry room, new parking lot and new security measures.
—CBS News, 9 June 2026
In the decades since, most of these homes became modernized with central air conditioning and many homeowners have fully enclosed sleeping porches to turn them into year-round sunrooms or to enlarge an existing bedroom or bathroom.
—Maggie Burch, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
The short length here brings practicality into the look, while the chrome layer brings high shine for a modernized look.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 May 2026
The refresh includes the assembly hall, unit storage area, classrooms, fitness center, as well as men’s and women’s bathrooms and showers, and a modernized area for vehicle storage.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
The model retains all of the aesthetic cues of the original Adrenaline GTS 10 from 2009, but updates the Y2K sneaker with modernized comfort.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 19 June 2026
Celebrate the art form with this metallic pink set, modernized with silver chrome and pearl decals.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 18 June 2026
The consulate project is part of a construction boom in Milan over the past two decades that has modernized the skyline and raised the international profile of Italy's fashion and finance capital.
—Arkansas Online, 13 June 2026
The consulate project is part of a construction boom in Milan over the past two decades that has modernized the skyline and raised the international profile of Italy’s fashion and finance capital.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
The consulate project is part of a construction boom in Milan over the last two decades that has modernized the skyline and raised the international profile of Italy’s fashion and finance capital.
—Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Three new stations, including one near the Athletics’ temporary home at Sutter Health Park, would be constructed, and six existing stations would be modernized, according to RT’s presentation.
—Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
The system has been modernized.
—Chris Tye, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Voting rights must be continuously defended, modernized, and strengthened as new challenges emerge.
—Louie Sawi, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
Adjective
In 2025, Boeing sent a B-52 to Edwards with a modernized radar system that is key to keeping the bomber in the air through at least 2050.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
The modernized aircraft that had been successfully transferred to Edwards Air Force Base for testing in December.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Anchoring the compound is the roughly 16,000-square-foot primary residence, which features formal living and dining areas, plus a modernized kitchen outfitted with premium appliances and a walk-in pantry.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
Residents will also see modernized elevators, fiber and wi-fi service, new laundry room, new parking lot and new security measures.
—CBS News, 9 June 2026
In the decades since, most of these homes became modernized with central air conditioning and many homeowners have fully enclosed sleeping porches to turn them into year-round sunrooms or to enlarge an existing bedroom or bathroom.
—Maggie Burch, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
The short length here brings practicality into the look, while the chrome layer brings high shine for a modernized look.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 May 2026
The refresh includes the assembly hall, unit storage area, classrooms, fitness center, as well as men’s and women’s bathrooms and showers, and a modernized area for vehicle storage.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
The model retains all of the aesthetic cues of the original Adrenaline GTS 10 from 2009, but updates the Y2K sneaker with modernized comfort.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Verb
The project added 14 new forward tees, renovated every bunker, replaced cart paths and modernized the irrigation system.
—Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 19 June 2026
Celebrate the art form with this metallic pink set, modernized with silver chrome and pearl decals.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 18 June 2026
The consulate project is part of a construction boom in Milan over the past two decades that has modernized the skyline and raised the international profile of Italy's fashion and finance capital.
—Arkansas Online, 13 June 2026
The consulate project is part of a construction boom in Milan over the past two decades that has modernized the skyline and raised the international profile of Italy’s fashion and finance capital.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
The consulate project is part of a construction boom in Milan over the last two decades that has modernized the skyline and raised the international profile of Italy’s fashion and finance capital.
—Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Three new stations, including one near the Athletics’ temporary home at Sutter Health Park, would be constructed, and six existing stations would be modernized, according to RT’s presentation.
—Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
The system has been modernized.
—Chris Tye, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Voting rights must be continuously defended, modernized, and strengthened as new challenges emerge.
—Louie Sawi, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernized
Adjective
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An updated listing for the property shows the couple have cut another $1 million from its asking price, just three months after slashing the price by $1 million in March.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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The natatorium reopened in 2010 with an elegant, updated neoclassical facade, while the pool itself was subdivided into two areas, one for lap swimming and the other a shallow area for children to swim and play.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The chemists redesigned the MOF structure with atomic precision, tuning its desorption profile while preserving its stability and low-humidity adsorption.—
Dr. Samer Taha,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Its cabin refresh features redesigned cabinetry, improved lighting, larger windows, and more-ergonomic executive seats, with optional interior themes by BMW Designworks.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Verb
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To keep things streamlined, keep most of your products in bins stored inside drawers or cabinets.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
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Engineers also streamlined the Link spacecraft’s test campaign to meet NASA’s deadline.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 June 2026
Verb
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In Sunny Isles Beach, another town that’s been remade by major development projects, the Bentley Residences tower is expected to be completed this year.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Of course, there are only so many bad movies that are ripe to be remade; only so many movies that are famous enough to feel like safe investments, but also flawed enough to guarantee that Hollywood executives will feel like creative geniuses for improving upon them.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 Nov. 2025
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“Modernized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernized. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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