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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
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The collection included reproductions of uniforms worn by each profession and Johnson’s modernized interpretations, enhanced with waterproofing, durability and thermal regulation.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
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
Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2025
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre The 2003 reboot sought to retell the original story but modernized it for a new generation.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Des Cars said that renovation project may have created an illusion of momentum behind the museum being fully modernized.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, said those East Wing offices will be temporarily relocated during construction and that wing of the building will be modernized and renovated.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, said those East Wing offices will be temporarily relocated during construction and that wing of the building will be modernized and renovated.
—Darlene Superville, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2025
Today, the street has been thoroughly modernized, replaced by a gleaming forest of glass towers housing spacious condos with bird’s-eye views and sky-high prices.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 13 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
Adjective
Largely original yet modernized interiors are outfitted with herringbone oak floors, 10-foot ceilings, oversized casement windows, and decorative moldings, plus central air-conditioning and a couple of landscaped bluestone terraces spanning about 1,400 square feet.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The collection included reproductions of uniforms worn by each profession and Johnson’s modernized interpretations, enhanced with waterproofing, durability and thermal regulation.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
The fabric, which went out of production in 1991, has now been rechristened and modernized as one of three Knoll archival reissues introduced this fall.
—Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2025
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre The 2003 reboot sought to retell the original story but modernized it for a new generation.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Des Cars said that renovation project may have created an illusion of momentum behind the museum being fully modernized.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, said those East Wing offices will be temporarily relocated during construction and that wing of the building will be modernized and renovated.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, said those East Wing offices will be temporarily relocated during construction and that wing of the building will be modernized and renovated.
—Darlene Superville, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2025
Today, the street has been thoroughly modernized, replaced by a gleaming forest of glass towers housing spacious condos with bird’s-eye views and sky-high prices.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 13 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernized
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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The first areas to get Brudnizki’s Midas touch were the pool—now with jaunty red-orange umbrellas—the casual Splendido Grill adjacent to the pool, and the Baronessa Suite, which were redesigned in 2023.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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To highlight its shift, the brand revamped its Paris and Hong Kong flagships with a sleeker, more contemporary look, redesigned its logo and focused on key core items — all while delivering double-digit growth across key markets.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The firm keeps the design process streamlined and as fun as the interiors themselves.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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However, Disney+ exiting Doctor Who may make accessing the series outside of the United Kingdom a little more tricky, as Disney's platform streamlined the show's international distribution outside of its home country.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Modernized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernized. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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