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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
Turbo, sometimes known as Turbo the Great, would undoubtedly be on the Mount Rushmore of present-day rap hitmakers.
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Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2025
After 10 to 20 years working and raising a family in his home — which historians estimate to be where the Tribune Tower now stands, according to Joseph — DuSable left in 1800 for present-day Missouri for some unknown reason.
—William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
Hank and his wife, Peggy, are now retired in present-day Texas; Bobby is 21 years old and living on his own.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2025
Where other podcasters in the same arena tend to focus on big, present-day names like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Sam Altman, Senra’s insatiable curiosity has led him to cover entrepreneurs of all shapes, sizes, nationalities, and eras.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 19 Aug. 2025
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Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2025
After 10 to 20 years working and raising a family in his home — which historians estimate to be where the Tribune Tower now stands, according to Joseph — DuSable left in 1800 for present-day Missouri for some unknown reason.
—William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
Hank and his wife, Peggy, are now retired in present-day Texas; Bobby is 21 years old and living on his own.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2025
Where other podcasters in the same arena tend to focus on big, present-day names like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Sam Altman, Senra’s insatiable curiosity has led him to cover entrepreneurs of all shapes, sizes, nationalities, and eras.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for present-day
Adjective
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The planes are modern, with the average aircraft being less than seven years old.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the modern game, from Tests to T20s and The Hundred, each side will now tend to include more than one gun fielder.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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His current district, spanning the northeastern Sacramento suburbs and Lake Tahoe, runs hundreds of miles south to Death Valley.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Emery is more articulate than many, and debating the fairness of the current system is a worthy endeavour, but even that snippet was rooted in a generous interpretation of ‘good management’.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The program aims to demonstrate the breadth and depth of their art form — with pieces spanning the classical, folkloric, contemporary and flamenco styles — and the company’s half-century of output, earning them apt praise both here and abroad.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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The film explores contemporary anxieties, echoing school shootings and societal unrest.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In Texas, capital murder comes into play when aggravating factors are present, such as the victim being under 15 years old.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images Warmer temperatures in the English Channel, where the Paluel plant draws from, mean that conditions for jellyfish reproduction are far easier, and there are more swarms present in the water to potentially disrupt the energy network.—
Theo Burman
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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That new equalized funding formula went into effect after a three-year transition period in 2024, when 44 groups each got $9,269, according to the three-year awards report.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Swiss transportation company Twiliner is kicking off a new night bus service later this year that will be more akin to a business class airline seat than your typical bus.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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As catalysts for the upgrade, the bank cited sustainable same-store sales growth potential and ongoing marketing efforts.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Present-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present-day. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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