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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
Back in present-day Gilead, this girl who used to live out loud and in color is in her all-white skirt suit, tending to the Aunts’ beehives and cleaning their rooms and serving them their breakfasts.
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Daisy is first introduced in present-day Gilead as a Pearl Girl, a new recruit from an outside country.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Together, the site is intended to serve as a cultural hub, offering educational programs, research opportunities and spaces for gatherings that connect Bridgeport’s history to present-day challenges in housing, equity, and sustainability.
—Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
The Magic Lounge is by no means alone in present-day Chicago.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Daisy is first introduced in present-day Gilead as a Pearl Girl, a new recruit from an outside country.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Together, the site is intended to serve as a cultural hub, offering educational programs, research opportunities and spaces for gatherings that connect Bridgeport’s history to present-day challenges in housing, equity, and sustainability.
—Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
The Magic Lounge is by no means alone in present-day Chicago.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for present-day
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Chernyshov is a big, strong (6-foot-3, about 200 pounds) winger and modern power-forward type where driving is a part of his identity, but not to a bullish fault as his only focus, and his skill/finesse might take on greater emphasis.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Each room is decorated with antiques and architectural salvage that’s been collected over the years, adding a little personality to the modern space.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The county gave Sunshine Gasoline, the current owner of the Chevron gas station and one of Florida’s largest gas companies, about four months to produce an interim report and nine months to do a full investigation from the discovery in early March.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Maybe about a sixth of the current cost.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Apartments will feature modern amenities such as vinyl plank flooring, porcelain tile, quartz countertops and contemporary fixtures, according to Lowe.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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The tour was developed with the Center for Women’s History at the San Diego History Center and highlights the historical and contemporary women whose vision, leadership, and creativity helped shape Balboa Park into a cultural destination.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Sacramento Regional Transit ambassadors — charged with keeping peace and taking fares on the light rail — are not present for every train ride.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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New Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley revealed Tuesday afternoon, after taking players through meetings in the morning, Achane was not present.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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His government promulgated a new constitution after just nine days of debate in the National Assembly.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Years later, new forensic testing led to a breakthrough.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The grant builds on the bank’s ongoing community engagement in the city that houses its largest workforce, Wells Fargo said.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Only negotiations will, namely the ongoing efforts led by regional partners.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Present-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present-day. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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