1
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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2
as in current
existing or in progress right now
the present-day administration in Washington
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Recent Examples of present-day
Liberation's women are, strangely, both behind and ahead of their present-day spectators.
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Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
At the center of Paper Girl is the moving story of a young man, Silas James, Macy’s present-day doppelgänger.
—Alex Kotlowitz, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
But reparations advocates gained some ground this year in making present-day Californians answer for (or benefit from) the past.
—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
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Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
At the center of Paper Girl is the moving story of a young man, Silas James, Macy’s present-day doppelgänger.
—Alex Kotlowitz, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
But reparations advocates gained some ground this year in making present-day Californians answer for (or benefit from) the past.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for present-day
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In short, the great task before us is to revisit and reimagine America’s founding fight as a creation story in the making of our modern world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Anyone vaguely near the aesthetic gets christened it by fans, including Bassvictim, who were always funnier and more creative than the other modern electroclash revivalists.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Taichito’s current location is unknown.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Soon, Wegovy and Zepbound will be sold on a new website—dubbed TrumpRx—for only about $250 a month, a fraction of their current retail price of more than $1,000.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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The style throughout, irrespective of category, is lively without being hectic, a pleasing postmodern blend of contemporary, midcentury, and roughly Victorian elements.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Those who despise Bacharach’s fluting tunes and David’s simple — if emotive — lyrics, consigning them to often denigrated genres such as easy listening, elevator music, adult contemporary or luxe pop.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Many drivers forget to update their policy, however, leaving them with coverage that no longer fits their present circumstances.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Other volunteers were present and documented the encounter.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The interdisciplinary approach brought the duke’s life and death to a stunning clarity — indicating how analyses can shed new light on age-old mysteries, even murders.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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While earning a master's degree in exercise and coaching science at University College Dublin, she was introduced to CrossFit and discovered a new kind of challenge with its emphasis on versatility and constant adaptation.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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More Indiana college degree programs could be at risk amid an ongoing national battle over the future of higher education.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
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Danbury Police said the shooting was an isolated incident and it's not believed there is an ongoing threat.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Present-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present-day. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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