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as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
present-day technology has rendered yesterday's marvels obsolete
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as in current
existing or in progress right now
the present-day administration in Washington
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Recent Examples of present-day
But although all four bandmates weigh in extensively in separate present-day interviews, the doc is disappointingly short on insight into how the music came together.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
According to Islamic narrative, she was left alone in the desert in present-day Mecca with their son so that Abraham could follow God’s command.
—Monica Haider, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Smart city innovation is accelerating—so fast, in fact, that distant visions of the future are now becoming present-day realities, transforming how communities live, work and play.
—Brendan O’Reilly, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
But nothing in it would significantly constrain stories set in the kids’ present-day lives.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
According to Islamic narrative, she was left alone in the desert in present-day Mecca with their son so that Abraham could follow God’s command.
—Monica Haider, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Smart city innovation is accelerating—so fast, in fact, that distant visions of the future are now becoming present-day realities, transforming how communities live, work and play.
—Brendan O’Reilly, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
But nothing in it would significantly constrain stories set in the kids’ present-day lives.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for present-day
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Building these year-round, evolving immersive experiences will allow the streaming giant to embed itself further into modern culture and hopefully build loyalty amongst consumers.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The executive highlighted how Telemundo last year acquired the adaptation rights to Velvet, Atresmedia’s 2014 Spanish drama that became a global phenomenon, and launched its modern adaptation last month.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
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Its current placement suggests that the smash will continue to find space on the Hot 100 for several more weeks.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Log in Offer for The Athletic subscription; current subscribers not eligible.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Set inside a chic, contemporary home, the gathering brought together influencer and hostess Tenicka Boyd, along with content creators Jayria Nicole and Iesha Gilchrist, for a night of casual connection, elevated drinks, and luxe simplicity.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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Below, Butler and Maple’s daughter, Audrey Snipes, speaks to us about the origins of the new 4k restoration, 20 West, and why Maple, who died in 2023, was surprised by contemporary interest in her film work.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
17 June 2025
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Monitoring equipment forms were not present for about 50% of the files.—
Glynis Kazanjian,
Baltimore Sun,
18 June 2025
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As seen in Craig’s movies, some of the polish comes with age, but the core tenets remain — and will be present in 007 First Light.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2025
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Over at Brooks’s, Shai comes over and teaches him how to use his new sewing machine, which is a fascinating dynamic because Shai is an agent’s assistant while Brooks is a clothing designer.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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There’s much talk about preparation, experimentation and the ways that Matsuhisa broke new ground, blending zesty Peruvian ingredients with otherwise rigid Japanese cuisine.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 June 2025
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Pakistani students walk across the Pakistan-Iran border after returning from Iran in Taftan, in Balochistan province, on June 19, 2025, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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And, in severe cases, the brain’s physical architecture begins to shift in response to the ongoing sense of danger.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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“Present-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present-day. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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