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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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Velvet banquette couches and mid-century modern furniture punctuate roomy seating areas throughout the hotel, along with two main restaurant venues, an elegant cocktail bar, and a cozy coffee shop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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Thematic ambition, a sense of the something to be expressed beyond a central romance, rivalry, or farce, propels modern musical hits too, as in Hairspray, or Wicked, or (no duh) Hamilton.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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The announcement also comes a week after the current district leadership team discussed potentially letting some staff members go.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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In his current role, Bonfig also oversees merchandising, marketing, supply chain and e-commerce.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
22 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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The airbender has not been present in flushing thus far.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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This is exactly that kind of present.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
21 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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An Emirates Boeing 777 aircraft prepares for landing as a smoke plume rises from an ongoing fire near Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 16, 2026.—
Emma Graham,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Quinlan represents former district CEO Pedro Martinez, who was fired without cause in December 2024, in an ongoing lawsuit against several current and former board members.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Present-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present-day. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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