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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
Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
In the past year, Cook County courts have expanded language access, increased online access to information and modernized systems to improve transparency.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The Norwalk restaurant is known for strong happy‑hour traffic, game‑day specials and a modernized space with non-smoking patio rules, hinting that the Carlisle location will follow suit.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
The plane is a modernized homage to the Freedom Train of 1976, which took founding documents on tour around the country for the bicentennial.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Without modernized utilities, insurers will continue to retreat and premiums will continue to rise.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
In the modernized kitchen, a few rocks peek through, giving the white walls something of a cow-print pattern.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Later, draft analyst Rich Hill created a modernized version of the chart, and others — such as Fitzgerald-Spielberger and Harvard charts — entered the fold, too.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
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
Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The one-bedroom retreat has been stylishly modernized with a modern kitchenette, concrete floors, and an iron spiral staircase leading to a lofted bed.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
Korean women cut their traditionally long hair, and the classic hanbok was modernized.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 Mar. 2026
The system has been modernized.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The kitchen was modernized, as well, and contains Wolf appliances and fine cabinetry.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Sherlock is an effortless update of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s seminal detective novels, one that’s brilliantly modernized while retaining all of the source material’s classical charms.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
Rather, this is the tour of the 2023 revival, which — under the guidance of acclaimed director and choreographer Josh Rhodes — modernized the musical by upping the pop-culture references and stage designs while still keeping the storyline firmly set in medieval times.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Some also criticized the process that produced the estimates, saying the council should slow down and focus first on determining whether the building can be responsibly repaired and modernized.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The upgrade brings a modernized interface, snap layouts for improved multitasking, and built-in Copilot AI assistance for quick answers and task management.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
In the past year, Cook County courts have expanded language access, increased online access to information and modernized systems to improve transparency.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The Norwalk restaurant is known for strong happy‑hour traffic, game‑day specials and a modernized space with non-smoking patio rules, hinting that the Carlisle location will follow suit.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
The plane is a modernized homage to the Freedom Train of 1976, which took founding documents on tour around the country for the bicentennial.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Without modernized utilities, insurers will continue to retreat and premiums will continue to rise.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
In the modernized kitchen, a few rocks peek through, giving the white walls something of a cow-print pattern.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Later, draft analyst Rich Hill created a modernized version of the chart, and others — such as Fitzgerald-Spielberger and Harvard charts — entered the fold, too.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
The multiphase major renovation project has modernized the library’s 19,200-square-foot children’s area, according to a news release.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The one-bedroom retreat has been stylishly modernized with a modern kitchenette, concrete floors, and an iron spiral staircase leading to a lofted bed.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
Korean women cut their traditionally long hair, and the classic hanbok was modernized.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 Mar. 2026
The system has been modernized.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The kitchen was modernized, as well, and contains Wolf appliances and fine cabinetry.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Sherlock is an effortless update of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s seminal detective novels, one that’s brilliantly modernized while retaining all of the source material’s classical charms.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
Rather, this is the tour of the 2023 revival, which — under the guidance of acclaimed director and choreographer Josh Rhodes — modernized the musical by upping the pop-culture references and stage designs while still keeping the storyline firmly set in medieval times.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Some also criticized the process that produced the estimates, saying the council should slow down and focus first on determining whether the building can be responsibly repaired and modernized.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 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 interior was redesigned with new modern enhancements and interactive videos to elevate the fan experience.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Apple AirPods 4 Deal The AirPods 4 are redesigned to stay comfortable and stable all day long.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Denver streamlined Denver residents from the 1890s to the 1920s relied on an extensive electric trolley system.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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Original Planters Cheez Balls Planters Cheez Balls, first introduced in 1981, became a fan favorite thanks to their light, cheesy crunch and iconic blue canister but were discontinued in 2006 after Kraft streamlined its snack lineup.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2026.
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