modernness

noun

Definition of modernnessnext
as in modernity

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  1. modernity
  2. freshness
  3. currency
Noun
  • This way, the look maintains a contemporary feel that can balance the nostalgia of the blouse with the modernity of the jeans.
    — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 9 July 2026
  • Contemporary art curated by Liquid Art System adds a touch of modernity to the otherwise classic decor.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Definition of modernity
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  • That decision was made before, the restaurant said in a July 9 Facebook post, because of freshness, texture and quality of whole lettuce.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 July 2026
  • Rather than rich, bold blooms like tuberose, perfumers often turn to notes like neroli for its bright, citrusy freshness.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026
Definition of freshness
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  • Requirements are the key element of a NASA planning document like this, the bureaucratic currency by which NASA buys off on the safety of a spacecraft, such as the amount of habitable volume the agency requires.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
  • Merzbacher, who generated his fortune through a fur business and currency trading, gained many of the artworks in his possession through his grandfather-in-law, Bernhard Mayer.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of currency
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“Modernness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernness. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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