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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
Claudia Wells played Jennifer Parker, Marty's present-day girlfriend who bookended the film, supporting him in early scenes and reuniting with him after the climax.
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Kate Hogan, People.com, 3 July 2025
Their genetic analysis linked 80 percent of his DNA to North Africa, while the remaining 20 percent traces to the Mesopotamian Fertile Crescent near present-day Iraq.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2025
And although the show avoids preachy comparisons between its well-off, white climate refugees and their less privileged present-day counterparts, there’s plenty to notice about the international community’s indifference to the plight of the stateless.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 June 2025
McCreery is using his new show to highlight his passion for the Grand Ole Opry and its essential contributions to country music’s history and present-day global influence.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 June 2025
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Kate Hogan, People.com, 3 July 2025
Their genetic analysis linked 80 percent of his DNA to North Africa, while the remaining 20 percent traces to the Mesopotamian Fertile Crescent near present-day Iraq.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2025
And although the show avoids preachy comparisons between its well-off, white climate refugees and their less privileged present-day counterparts, there’s plenty to notice about the international community’s indifference to the plight of the stateless.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 June 2025
McCreery is using his new show to highlight his passion for the Grand Ole Opry and its essential contributions to country music’s history and present-day global influence.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for present-day
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To make the style a little more modern, consider a light and airy approach, pairing pastel floral patterns with antique pieces that have authentic patina.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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One of the best new restaurants to open last year, Marbled & Fin transformed a former dry-cleaning factory into a sleek, modern steakhouse, thanks to The Neighborhood Dining Group.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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There is no legal precedent for a president revoking the citizenship of a U.S.-born citizen, and such a move has no legal basis under current law.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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For the first time in the current ground effect era that began in 2022, Red Bull hasn't been leading in any of the two championships.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Despite starting off with a short story set in 1963, this is a contemporary meditation on the discovery of self, memory and kinship by an emerging voice in Kenyan fiction.—
Wanjeri Gakuru
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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Who knew all the best contemporary brands would be in one place, and on sale?—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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That has now turned into at least two days off, as Shaw was not present in Chicago's starting lineup on Saturday either.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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England internationals past and present, including Alex Greenwood, Leah Williamson and Rachel Daly, have spoken of its impact on them.—
Katie Whyatt,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The veteran outfielder has been trying to adjust to a new role as a platoon DH this season.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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The mayor has yet to internalize how much City Hall’s elaborate bait-and-switch on voters in winning approval of much-higher-than-promised new trash fees on 226,000-plus single-family homes has damaged his reputation.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The jury was shown transcripts of angry emails and text messages between Serafini and his wife’s parents showing a heated, ongoing dispute over a $1.3 million loan from his in-laws to help fund his wife’s fledgling horse ranch business.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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At the same time, rising tariffs and ongoing trade disruptions have made cattle production more costly.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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“Present-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present-day. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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