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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
The shift is already underway What came through clearly at Davos is that AI and data sovereignty have moved out of the realm of future planning and into present-day execution.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Thus the advent of Wet January, which is less a trend than a flag hoisted by Amis’s present-day counterparts.
—Alexander Nazaryan, New Yorker, 29 Jan. 2026
This dimension, closely related to the Big Five trait of openness to experience, determines whether you’re energized by future possibilities and theoretical concepts or by present-day practicalities and tangible realities.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
It’s based on a video documentary that tells the history of African Americans in Elgin, starting from when enslaved people arrived by boxcars during the Civil War to present-day residents and their accomplishments.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Thus the advent of Wet January, which is less a trend than a flag hoisted by Amis’s present-day counterparts.
—Alexander Nazaryan, New Yorker, 29 Jan. 2026
This dimension, closely related to the Big Five trait of openness to experience, determines whether you’re energized by future possibilities and theoretical concepts or by present-day practicalities and tangible realities.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
It’s based on a video documentary that tells the history of African Americans in Elgin, starting from when enslaved people arrived by boxcars during the Civil War to present-day residents and their accomplishments.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for present-day
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This technology offers a foundational step toward electromagnetic safety while preserving the aesthetic and functional integrity of modern architecture.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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An evolution of fall’s modern prep trend, the spring 2026 runways swapped country codes for literary references, grounding the collections with intellectual flair.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
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The current talks also coincide with the expiration of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States on Thursday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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During a forum on the Venezuelan transition held in Caracas on January 29, Alarcón described the current situation as an unprecedented, coercive and uncertain process.—
CNN 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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On the contemporary artist side, the duo Libby Rosen contributed seven luminous textile works made of marbled quilted fabric.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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The attic bedroom is actually relatively contemporary, with shiny hardwood floors and plumbing cleverly doubling as stair railing.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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That sense of welcoming is present throughout the entirety of the event.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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August 23 – September 22 Fixing tiny missteps has massive benefits at present.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
3 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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Well, within the past year, professionals who have sought to advance their careers through ongoing training and development are turning to a non-technical AI skill, one that fundamentally shapes the future of work even outside of IT, as far as AI is concerned.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The killing comes amid ongoing demonstrations across Iran, as anger continues to simmer over political repression, economic hardship and human rights abuses.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Present-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present-day. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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