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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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
As for the campaign’s star product offering, Sorel’s new Horizon collection is largely defined by the introduction of the Caribou Horizon, a modernized take on the brand’s most iconic boot.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Keep reading for more of our favorite modernized pieces with a vintage flair to shop at Amazon.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Advertisement The modernized name, mpox, offered something rare in a health crisis—clarity and dignity for those over-represented in the outbreak as a key tool to stop the spread of disease.
—Dr. Nikki Romanik, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
The planned renovation includes adding a modernized robotics workshop, physics lab and elevator to the structure, as well as structural improvements like a new HVAC system to withstand extreme heat.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Among those appreciating his new modernized digs is Cpl.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
Armenia had been thoroughly routed, its aged defenses no match for the much larger Azerbaijan’s Israeli drones, vast wealth, and modernized military.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2025
Classic American brand Coach is embracing the one-time It-bag with a modernized version, like this slouchy leather version.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
The Italian producer—a division of Prosperity Textiles—modernized its offering by installing a waterless textile coloration system called Cooltrans two years ago.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
China has rapidly modernized its navy and air force, adding aircraft carriers, advanced destroyers, and long-range missiles to challenge US dominance in the western Pacific.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
The Seaquarium has an aquarium already, but a source familiar with Martin’s plans said the new aquarium would be modernized and larger in order to be an attraction for the site.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Each of the 60 rooms is modernized, featuring art nouveau and art deco furnishings.
—Anna Mazurek, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Over the last decade, the current owners have modernized the property, rewiring, replumbing, redecorating key rooms, and adding a formal southern garden, while keeping its historic soul intact.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
The transformation has not only modernized Birkenstock’s operations but also equipped the company with the tools to adapt and thrive in the constantly-changing fashion business landscape.
—Brian Wasson, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Investigative journalists have said images show new and modernized former military bases and training grounds in Belarus, some of which will be used during upcoming Zapad-2025 (West-2025) joint exercises with Russia.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Featuring modernized propulsion, guidance, and command systems, it is expected to enhance survivability against evolving threats.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
As for the campaign’s star product offering, Sorel’s new Horizon collection is largely defined by the introduction of the Caribou Horizon, a modernized take on the brand’s most iconic boot.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Keep reading for more of our favorite modernized pieces with a vintage flair to shop at Amazon.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Advertisement The modernized name, mpox, offered something rare in a health crisis—clarity and dignity for those over-represented in the outbreak as a key tool to stop the spread of disease.
—Dr. Nikki Romanik, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
The planned renovation includes adding a modernized robotics workshop, physics lab and elevator to the structure, as well as structural improvements like a new HVAC system to withstand extreme heat.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Among those appreciating his new modernized digs is Cpl.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
Armenia had been thoroughly routed, its aged defenses no match for the much larger Azerbaijan’s Israeli drones, vast wealth, and modernized military.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2025
Classic American brand Coach is embracing the one-time It-bag with a modernized version, like this slouchy leather version.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Nods to Chanel’s classic codes were seen throughout, though they were modernized — boucle jackets were lighter, their silhouettes softer.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
The Italian producer—a division of Prosperity Textiles—modernized its offering by installing a waterless textile coloration system called Cooltrans two years ago.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
China has rapidly modernized its navy and air force, adding aircraft carriers, advanced destroyers, and long-range missiles to challenge US dominance in the western Pacific.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
The Seaquarium has an aquarium already, but a source familiar with Martin’s plans said the new aquarium would be modernized and larger in order to be an attraction for the site.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Each of the 60 rooms is modernized, featuring art nouveau and art deco furnishings.
—Anna Mazurek, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Over the last decade, the current owners have modernized the property, rewiring, replumbing, redecorating key rooms, and adding a formal southern garden, while keeping its historic soul intact.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
The transformation has not only modernized Birkenstock’s operations but also equipped the company with the tools to adapt and thrive in the constantly-changing fashion business landscape.
—Brian Wasson, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Investigative journalists have said images show new and modernized former military bases and training grounds in Belarus, some of which will be used during upcoming Zapad-2025 (West-2025) joint exercises with Russia.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernized
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It’s being redesigned for the 2026 model year and will be receiving a price increase bringing the cost from around $26,000 to nearly $30,000.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The company redesigned its assembly line to use die-casting and injection molding instead of complex machining, reducing cost and build time.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The new exterior design improves aerodynamics, and brings styling up to par with Nissan's other recent offerings such as the new Leaf and the updated Murano.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Sep. 2025
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But in most other cases, Apple seems happy to take older icons and automatically modify them to match Tahoe's theming rather than letting old, non-updated icons stick out as all the other icons on your system change their colors and tints.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Witkoff, Rubio, and Kushner then streamlined the proposal to a two-phase structure—first, a ceasefire and exchange of hostages and prisoners to stop the fighting; second, a framework for Gaza's future, including disarmament and a technocratic transitional government.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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Tesla has also streamlined the way its cars are made, consolidating hundreds of parts that traditionally are stamped and welded together into single pieces of aluminum.—
Patrick George,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Modernized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernized. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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