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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
But reparations advocates gained some ground this year in making present-day Californians answer for (or benefit from) the past.
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Andrew Quinio, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Played by Susannah Flood, present-day Lizzie narrates from the present, as well as acting as a stand-in for her mother in scenes from the past.
—Carey Purcell, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
Sitting in his present-day home in La Costa, Mitchell laughed at the irony.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
On June 24, 1812, Napoleon Bonaparte led a massive army of over 600,000 troops across the Niemen River in present-day Lithuania in what has become known as his Russian Campaign.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
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Andrew Quinio, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Played by Susannah Flood, present-day Lizzie narrates from the present, as well as acting as a stand-in for her mother in scenes from the past.
—Carey Purcell, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
Sitting in his present-day home in La Costa, Mitchell laughed at the irony.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
On June 24, 1812, Napoleon Bonaparte led a massive army of over 600,000 troops across the Niemen River in present-day Lithuania in what has become known as his Russian Campaign.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for present-day
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The cropped, slim fit gives it a modern shape that layers cleanly under blazers or coats.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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The franchise fired its modern star Melissa Barrera over posts in support of Palestine.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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And neither Mann nor Lockwood sees much value in the current, large-scale practice of releasing live larvae or young oysters into the bay.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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Many residents favor stricter enforcement of immigration rules but have qualms about the current process.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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The program curriculum includes contemporary case studies and experiential learning that helps students to develop strong analytical skills to become outstanding intelligence professionals.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Areal line, under the creative direction of Jones, is billed as a premium offering that draws on the essence of Chinese nature and the rhythm of modern life, merging Bosideng’s manufacturing expertise with his contemporary aesthetic.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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In some, the specialized cells were present for decades.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The virus is present in stool as well, so changing diapers or helping a sick child in the bathroom can lead to infection if hands aren’t washed thoroughly.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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When the humans return, there are only a handful, better clothed, hair braided and combed, new fashions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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In September, Vanity Fair wrote a story detailing new revelations around his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson’s correspondence with the disgraced financier.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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If the Chinese truly agree to keep the supply of critical minerals flowing on an ongoing basis, the world will win.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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While this year’s Agora Talks strand features discussions on hot-button issues such as film finance, emerging technologies and ongoing efforts to capture and retain moviegoers, Vergou and her team are also thinking outside the box with initiatives like the Decompression Room.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Present-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present-day. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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