MODERNNESS Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

modernness

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Definition of modernness

as in modernity

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Noun

History and technology weave together in Tullahoma to shape a town rich in both modernity and nostalgia.

— Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Crisscross fabric at the waist provided tension and modernity to the look, while a semi-sheer skirt continued the sultry design inspiration.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 June 2026

Definition of modernity

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The dish is finished with some smoky crunch from bacon and freshness from scallions, which both keep it from tasting too heavy.

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Follow the package instructions when buying pre-packaged spinach to wash and store for freshness.

— Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 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

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