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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
At the time, present-day North America had a subtropical climate and was split in half by a seaway that ran from the Gulf of Mexico north to the Arctic.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
An expert team recommended grass seed be dropped from helicopters all over the hillsides, which present-day experts say may have introduced nonnative grasses to the region.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
An oasis settlement developed by Arab traders in the 12th century, Skoura was an important stop on the caravan routes between Marrakesh and Timbuktu, in present-day Mali.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Sightings of mythical creatures in Rhode Island are far and few between these days, but a giant serpent that supposedly once lived in the woods of present-day Coventry is the subject of enduring local lore.
—Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
An expert team recommended grass seed be dropped from helicopters all over the hillsides, which present-day experts say may have introduced nonnative grasses to the region.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
An oasis settlement developed by Arab traders in the 12th century, Skoura was an important stop on the caravan routes between Marrakesh and Timbuktu, in present-day Mali.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Sightings of mythical creatures in Rhode Island are far and few between these days, but a giant serpent that supposedly once lived in the woods of present-day Coventry is the subject of enduring local lore.
—Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for present-day
Adjective
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Natural materials, like unpolished wood and linen, are juxtaposed with sleek, modern furnishings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Cesar Chavez was a labor organizer and civil rights activist who became one of the most influential figures in the modern farmworker movement, particularly in California and the American Southwest.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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The revelation of the FBI investigation came a day after Kent resigned his position in protest of the current joint military operations with Israel against Iran.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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The current rate is $1 to unlock a scooter or e-bike, plus 44 cents per minute of riding.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Following a meticulous four-year renovation, creative directors Kirstin Bailey and Paul Haslhofer have carefully preserved the building’s historic bones while introducing a more contemporary aesthetic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Nearby, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth pairs bold contemporary architecture with a strong collection of modern and contemporary works.—
Taylor Haught,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers said Next Generation 911 needs more oversight At least one lawmaker present on Tuesday thinks that the state should not move forward with the statewide design.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Instead, Rocky was present, played by a puppeteer.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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His father, Bob, got a new role with ENT Credit Union.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Both actors are calling in from New York City, where Ball is about to make his Broadway debut in a new play, Becky Shaw, while Briones is preparing to join the cast of the musical Just in Time for her second turn on Broadway this April.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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French senior officials, speaking anonymously on the ongoing talks, said the Netherlands, Italy and Greece had shown interest and that Spain might be involved in some way.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Those include access to the wellness center, ongoing health coaching and use of high-tech body scans.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Present-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present-day. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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