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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
Around the turn of the century, the United Verde mine opened near present-day Jerome.
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Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 1 Mar. 2026
The Kickapoo’s original lands are located in present-day Illinois.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Since 2010, scientists have known that Neanderthals and our ancestors had offspring together, and those hybrid babies passed down their genes to many present-day people.
—Carolyn Y. Johnson, Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2026
For more than a year, Ricker has worked with government engineers, archivists and National Parks personnel to develop a device that will insulate and preserve dozens of present-day documents from natural elements, like water, oxygen and temperature fluctuations, for the country’s 500th anniversary.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 1 Mar. 2026
The Kickapoo’s original lands are located in present-day Illinois.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Since 2010, scientists have known that Neanderthals and our ancestors had offspring together, and those hybrid babies passed down their genes to many present-day people.
—Carolyn Y. Johnson, Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2026
For more than a year, Ricker has worked with government engineers, archivists and National Parks personnel to develop a device that will insulate and preserve dozens of present-day documents from natural elements, like water, oxygen and temperature fluctuations, for the country’s 500th anniversary.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for present-day
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Opened in 2025, the modern Persian cafe serves barbari bread and lavash wrap sandwiches, tahini-date shakes and chai lattes, plus a full slate of events aimed at uplifting the local Persian community.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Renovations will include replacing the substation’s infrastructure with more modern equipment, which Miller said would be quieter.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Broadcom reported earnings and revenue beat, and issued a strong forecast for the current period, as the chipmaker rides the artificial intelligence boom.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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That’s wins in 10 straight road outings for the Hornets, who also own the NBA’s longest current longest overall win streak at six games — with all the triumphs coming by at least 16 points.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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Lucy Dickins, who has been co-head of WME’s contemporary music and touring division since 2022 and Adele’s longtime agent, is stepping down from her role, according to an internal memo from co‑chairman Christian Muirhead obtained by Variety.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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The relaunch effort also leaned on the cultural touchpoints that fueled the brand’s early popularity—including music, motorsport and street culture—while boosting the brand’s contemporary social media visibility.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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Charlie Kirk was present at the Air Force Academy’s last board meeting before his assassination in August 2025, according to the official minutes of the meeting.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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Organizations like Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International said the munition was used in Israel's last war with Hezbollah, over a year ago, on numerous occasions in southern Lebanon, while civilians were still present.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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The universe is giving us space to integrate new desires without losing compassion for others.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Steve Carell taught it, and Adam McKay developed an entire new way of doing it with his group, so to get in there and have that happen was just absolutely magical.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026
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Talks with prospective buyers have been ongoing, according to a person close to the agency but not authorized to speak publicly.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The ongoing partnership continues to captivate fashion fans—while selling through, almost instantaneously.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Present-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present-day. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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