modernness

Definition of modernnessnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernness
Noun
  • During the Second Empire, Eugenia made jewelry a central element of her public image and found in Mellerio an ally capable of translating power, sophistication and modernity in pieces of great visual impact.
    Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Such positive associations make milk a powerful metaphor for what America could be—if certain unsavory elements of modernity could be undone or erased.
    Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Moreover, Michael adds, the slightly uneven pieces bring freshness and softness to the cut.
    Krista Carter, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Long treated as a drink-now favorite, Portugal’s Vinho Verde is emerging as an age-worthy white wine that delivers flavor, freshness, and value.
    Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The yen touched its strongest level since October in US trading Tuesday after comments from Japanese officials, including just recently the finance minister, fueled speculation that the government may intervene in the market to prevent the currency from resuming its decline.
    Mia Glass, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Reagan proceeded to give the country back to the people through tax cuts, deregulation and restoration of the integrity of our currency.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Modernness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernness. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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