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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
Dollars pledged years ago are irrelevant to a player’s present-day aptitude.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The root of their troubling sibling dynamic can be traced back to childhood with the loss of their mother, the pair’s story told through present-day sabotaging behavior and flashbacks in which Raiff and Reinhart also play the 7- and 9-year-old versions of their characters.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Think of Watteau, born on the join between present-day France and Belgium, in 1684, six years after the end of the Franco-Dutch War.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Three environmental groups permanently protected 150 acres on part of the Mundy farm that is tied to the founding of present-day Denver in eastern Lincoln County, Catawba Lands Conservancy officials said last week.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The root of their troubling sibling dynamic can be traced back to childhood with the loss of their mother, the pair’s story told through present-day sabotaging behavior and flashbacks in which Raiff and Reinhart also play the 7- and 9-year-old versions of their characters.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Think of Watteau, born on the join between present-day France and Belgium, in 1684, six years after the end of the Franco-Dutch War.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Three environmental groups permanently protected 150 acres on part of the Mundy farm that is tied to the founding of present-day Denver in eastern Lincoln County, Catawba Lands Conservancy officials said last week.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for present-day
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Yet another secondary effect of the Iran war is the expansion of modern drone warfare to the Persian Gulf region.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Clinics use modern equipment and high-quality materials and keep prices affordable.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Wagner already missed 48 games during the regular season while working his way back from injury, and the caution surrounding his current calf strain is understandable given the risk associated with rushing that type of issue.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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All of it is encrypted, and some of it could be stored by actors anticipating that current encryption methods may become less effective over time.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Even in the contemporary digital age, a significant portion of a publisher’s money remains tied up in stock and warehousing.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Set in contemporary London, Fuze unfolds after an unexploded World War II bomb is unearthed at a busy construction site, forcing a massive citywide evacuation.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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With a razor-thin majority, the Speaker can afford to lose only two GOP votes on any party-line bill, assuming that all members are present and Democrats are united in opposition.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
28 Apr. 2026
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According to Staveley, the family ranch now serves as an anchor project for Land and Carbon’s work, creating a direct link between past generations and the organization’s present efforts.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Even without the latest new-fangled gadgets, anglers are more technologically equipped than ever with things like GPS, electronic contour maps of lakes auto-steering trolling motors.—
Mike McFeely,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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McVay also said the decision to draft Simpson does not impact contract negotiations with Stafford as the Rams look to give him a new deal ahead of next season.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Tensions have risen in recent months between the United States and the United Kingdom governments over a slew of topics, like the United States' joint war in Iran, the administration's tariffs and ongoing disagreements over theNATO military alliance.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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But the ongoing fracturing of American politics, and especially the capricious and authoritarian-leaning tendencies of the current administration, complicates everything.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Present-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present-day. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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