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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
The series opener begins in present-day New York City, and follows CIA case officer Colin Glass (Tom Ellis), who receives a call that leads him to a crime scene.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
Upon her sixth birthday in 1932, Princess Elizabeth received a miniature cottage from the people of Wales that rivals the size of many present-day apartments.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
Set primarily in present-day Wonderland, the new movie begins with Red and Chloe hiding the time-traveling pocket watch inside the Royal Vault, believing that no one else will find it.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
There, again, her ambition and dreams were stifled by her present-day reality, trapped in a body that was anathema to her.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 18 Feb. 2026
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
Upon her sixth birthday in 1932, Princess Elizabeth received a miniature cottage from the people of Wales that rivals the size of many present-day apartments.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
Set primarily in present-day Wonderland, the new movie begins with Red and Chloe hiding the time-traveling pocket watch inside the Royal Vault, believing that no one else will find it.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
There, again, her ambition and dreams were stifled by her present-day reality, trapped in a body that was anathema to her.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for present-day
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The rooms The rooms carry the InterContinental’s signature sleek aesthetic, featuring warm wood, gold and cream accents, elegant reading lamps, and modern art adorning the walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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During the upcoming parliamentary meeting this year, policymakers are also expected to release details of a new five-year development plan, the 15th such program in China's modern history.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Under the current version of the empty homes tax measure, owners of vacant second homes would have to pay an annual levy of $8,000 the first year, effective in 2027, and $10,000 every following year.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Lastly, Warriors assistant coach Kris Weems enjoyed a long conversation with onetime Stanford teammate and current Grizzlies commentator Brevin Knight.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The character of Julia is a reminder that no contemporary American filmmaker besides Whit Stillman can credibly write for WASPs.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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In Ray’s bare-bones house, spotless and white and lacking any of the familiar comforts that make Colin’s life with his parents so cozy, there is a guy who reads contemporary auto-fiction who needs little reading glasses to do so.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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Local politics observers predicted Drayton could tighten that gap and present Leake’s biggest obstacle yet.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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The United States destroyed a key Iranian naval base in the Straight of Hormuz, sinking many vessels present, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the shipping lane was officially closed.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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During the closed-door White House meeting, the mayor appeared to propose 12,000 new housing units in New York City.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The program currently remains in another legal battle, with people able to renew their status but no new applications accepted.—
Mathew Miranda
February 26,
Sacbee.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Mahdawi also has an ongoing case in federal district court arguing he was unlawfully detained.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Sunday's unrest came amid ongoing cross-border fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which began Thursday after Afghanistan launched attacks in retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes the previous Sunday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Present-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present-day. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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