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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
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
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
Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Campus facilities were modernized.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
The system has been modernized.
—Chris Tye, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Eco effort Despite the constraints of the property’s 1960 construction and historic landmark status, the units have been modernized with on-demand hot water heaters and efficient mini-split heating and air-conditioning units to reduce fossil fuel use.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Viganò, who is the Vatican’s former ambassador to the United States, was excommunicated in 2024 for refusing to recognize Pope Francis’ authority and rejecting the Second Vatican Council that modernized the Roman Catholic Church.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
California leaders are hoping to roll out the state’s modernized 911 system as quickly as possible in light of the project’s delays and ballooning cost.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Our immigration system can and should be modernized to use existing technology to expedite background checks and documentation so immigrants can become citizens through a transparent, lawful process.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
While modernized, their authenticity and exoticism are part of their appeal to the larger community, said North Carolina State's Lean.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
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
Verb
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
Campus facilities were modernized.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
The system has been modernized.
—Chris Tye, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Eco effort Despite the constraints of the property’s 1960 construction and historic landmark status, the units have been modernized with on-demand hot water heaters and efficient mini-split heating and air-conditioning units to reduce fossil fuel use.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Viganò, who is the Vatican’s former ambassador to the United States, was excommunicated in 2024 for refusing to recognize Pope Francis’ authority and rejecting the Second Vatican Council that modernized the Roman Catholic Church.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
California leaders are hoping to roll out the state’s modernized 911 system as quickly as possible in light of the project’s delays and ballooning cost.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Our immigration system can and should be modernized to use existing technology to expedite background checks and documentation so immigrants can become citizens through a transparent, lawful process.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
While modernized, their authenticity and exoticism are part of their appeal to the larger community, said North Carolina State's Lean.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 14 Feb. 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
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In fact, they've been redesigned with a shorter stem for more stability.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
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When the show arrived at the Orpheum last November, it came refreshed and redesigned but glitzy as ever, with the chandelier swinging above and the orchestra swelling below.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Omar was instrumental in legislation that streamlined the rules to pay for food during COVID.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
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Now, it has been streamlined like a library.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
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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 12 Mar. 2026.
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