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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
This is not said to dismiss the very present danger immigrants face and their contributions to present-day America.
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Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Rare archives and present-day reflections reveal how lived experience, friendship, & exploration shaped the sound & stories behind the music.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Born rich, yet sought a life of poverty Born into a merchant family in the Umbrian town of Assisi, in present-day Italy, around 1181, Francis famously renounced his family’s wealth.
—Vanessa Corcoran, The Conversation, 2 Feb. 2026
Inspired by the 1989 horror-comedy film of the same name (which starred Tom Hanks) and set in present-day suburbia, The 'Burbs follows a young couple who have reluctantly relocated to the husband’s childhood home.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
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Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Rare archives and present-day reflections reveal how lived experience, friendship, & exploration shaped the sound & stories behind the music.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Born rich, yet sought a life of poverty Born into a merchant family in the Umbrian town of Assisi, in present-day Italy, around 1181, Francis famously renounced his family’s wealth.
—Vanessa Corcoran, The Conversation, 2 Feb. 2026
Inspired by the 1989 horror-comedy film of the same name (which starred Tom Hanks) and set in present-day suburbia, The 'Burbs follows a young couple who have reluctantly relocated to the husband’s childhood home.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for present-day
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This level of coordination effectively marries ancient Chinese martial arts with modern precision engineering.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Analysts say the result could mean more stability for modern day Thailand, which has had three prime ministers in as many years and a 20-year cycle of military coups, violent street protests and paralyzing political instability.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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To transmit more power, there are two ways – either a larger hose (thicker cables and higher current) or higher pressure (higher voltage).—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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The new store will create 17 additional jobs and will relocate 12 current employees to the new location.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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The contemporary adaptation stars Ashton James (Boxcutter) in the title role of Dean Youngblood, a hockey prodigy who travels from Detroit to Canada to join the Hamilton Mustangs in pursuit of his professional hockey dreams.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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True to her signature flair for whimsy, Samuel brought in lots of playful elements featuring warm colors, bright patterns, and contemporary silhouettes.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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Certain rock formations also produce hydrogen gas, but until recently, scientists did not believe economic accumulations of the gas were present at depths that could be extracted.—
Cami Koons,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ghosts blur the lines between past and present, life and death, destabilizing the order of things.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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This work offers a new platform for designing efficient photo-electrocatalysts and advancing next-generation solar–electrochemical energy conversion systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase faced additional allegations of rigging pitches to benefit bettors in a new document filed on Thursday.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The kidnappers were part of an ongoing abduction ring that had netted around $65 million.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Feb. 2026
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Structural challenges—including constraints in yarn supply, port bottlenecks, rising labor costs and ongoing wage negotiations will require sustained and coordinated effort.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Present-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present-day. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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