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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
Suzette Valladares, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
This is why other states that have successfully increased housing production have paired zoning reform with modernized building codes and infrastructure investment, and streamlined permitting.
—Waleed Albakry, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
However, adults born between 1963 and 1967 may require a modernized vaccine, according to Healthline.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 6 Feb. 2026
Our modernized version takes it back to its roots with fresh mushrooms and a homemade creamy sauce that feels rich without being heavy.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Players can also look forward to modernized logic including lineup, starting pitcher rotation, and bullpen games to reflect current MLB trends.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
The result is a familiar system with modernized numbers and a longer runway before any major changes are expected.
—Emma Waldman, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The company's entry into offshore energy, servicing wind turbines, alongside its modernized fleet also strengthen its market position and diversify its revenue streams, supporting wider profit margins and faster growth than competitors.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
The formal dining room can seat up to 30 guests, while the modernized kitchen includes a cozy breakfast nook for casual meals.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026
Anika Reed, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The bottoms are modernized with adjustable hem drawstrings.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
The code needs to be modernized to reflect current times.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
This 75-year-old classic from Italian design magazine Domus modernized Italian home cooking and became an essential title on many shelves.
—Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
Over the past few decades, Rosen writes, Russia has reopened and modernized more than 50 Cold War-era installations scattered along its Arctic coastline, including radar stations, airforce bases and self-sufficient military outposts.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Chantelle, for instance, has modernized its image and shifted to a master-brand strategy instead of its former multibrand portfolio.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
Over multiple years, these initiatives progressively modernized core decisioning systems while maintaining operational stability at enterprise scale.
—Paul Baier, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
This complexity shapes what gets built—and too often determines whether systems are maintained, modernized, or strengthened over time.
—Kara Hurst, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Cleaner in-state production paired with modernized refining could reduce global emissions and stabilize supply, but policy barriers continue to stand in the way.
—Suzette Valladares, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
This is why other states that have successfully increased housing production have paired zoning reform with modernized building codes and infrastructure investment, and streamlined permitting.
—Waleed Albakry, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
However, adults born between 1963 and 1967 may require a modernized vaccine, according to Healthline.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 6 Feb. 2026
Our modernized version takes it back to its roots with fresh mushrooms and a homemade creamy sauce that feels rich without being heavy.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Players can also look forward to modernized logic including lineup, starting pitcher rotation, and bullpen games to reflect current MLB trends.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
The result is a familiar system with modernized numbers and a longer runway before any major changes are expected.
—Emma Waldman, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The company's entry into offshore energy, servicing wind turbines, alongside its modernized fleet also strengthen its market position and diversify its revenue streams, supporting wider profit margins and faster growth than competitors.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
The formal dining room can seat up to 30 guests, while the modernized kitchen includes a cozy breakfast nook for casual meals.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
Brooches befit the tweed tailoring, and velvet was modernized in a sleek olive green column dress and a little black evening gown.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The bottoms are modernized with adjustable hem drawstrings.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
The code needs to be modernized to reflect current times.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
This 75-year-old classic from Italian design magazine Domus modernized Italian home cooking and became an essential title on many shelves.
—Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
Over the past few decades, Rosen writes, Russia has reopened and modernized more than 50 Cold War-era installations scattered along its Arctic coastline, including radar stations, airforce bases and self-sufficient military outposts.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Chantelle, for instance, has modernized its image and shifted to a master-brand strategy instead of its former multibrand portfolio.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
Over multiple years, these initiatives progressively modernized core decisioning systems while maintaining operational stability at enterprise scale.
—Paul Baier, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
This complexity shapes what gets built—and too often determines whether systems are maintained, modernized, or strengthened over time.
—Kara Hurst, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernized
Adjective
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This would also provide a historic opportunity to incorporate the rights of the Tribes into an updated Compact.—
Chris Winter,
Denver Post,
22 Nov. 2025
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The updated charging modality allows for faster, more-efficient energy transfer (in this case, at up to 240 W), with communication between the charger and the battery meant to prevent issues such as overheating and thermal runaway that trigger fires.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The pop-up roof, which features a double-skinned aluminum shell, has been completely redesigned and now provides close to an additional four inches of headroom when expanded to its full height.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2026
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In addition, the first floor windows have been redesigned, with more doorways leading to the new East Wing garden.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, Prince Harry looked similarly streamlined in a button-up shirt, baseball cap, grey cigarette jeans, and suede green sneakers.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
16 Feb. 2026
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Klæbo’s compatriot, Einar Hedegart, also dominated this distance in the World Cup this year and streamlined his individual program to target this race.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 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 20 Feb. 2026.
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