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present-day

adjective

ˈpre-zᵊnt-ˈdā How to pronounce present-day (audio)
Definition of present-daynext
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 First, treat clean energy as a present-day commercial opportunity, not a long-term strategic aspiration. — Hany Naeem, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Each is a real-time reminder of how the 9/11 attacks are still very much a part of present-day life. — Mike Kelly, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026 Unlike present-day climber Jim Morrison, Mallory didn’t also want to ski down it. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 Documenting jaguars on trail cameras in southern Arizona, the farthest northern reach of their present-day range, gives researchers studying their recovery new insights. — Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for present-day
Recent Examples of Synonyms for present-day
  1. modern
  2. current
  3. contemporary
  4. present
  5. new
  6. ongoing
Adjective
  • What may have surprised even modern sports fans, however, was Ole Miss' suing two of its former players who followed former Rebels coach Lane Kiffin to his new position as head football coach at LSU.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • In the heart of East Nashville, this two-bedroom home is perfect for families and those looking for a long-term stay topped with modern appliances and laundry.
    — Sara Sturek, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of modern
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  • Aquarius January 20 – February 18 A creative instinct may want more room than the current plan allows.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The Lamplighters’ current director is Mark Barone, and John Schultz directs the Harmonizers.
    — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of current
Adjective
  • Stone and Robert Icke, for example, have both built careers on transplanting old stories into slick contemporary containers, and, in varying degrees, those containers can come packed with power.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Inside, the property blends ancient artifacts with contemporary furnishings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of contemporary
Adjective
  • Bosnian Serb nationalist leader Milorad Dodik and the Russian ambassador in Serbia, Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko, were among those present at the funeral.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The Classic itself is also creating a new connection between FAMU’s past and present.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of present
Adjective
  • This means their meaning is easier to guess for someone without any previous knowledge of the gesture or language being spoken; perfect for creating a new language from scratch.
    — Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Lane Kiffin’s new team at LSU couldn’t deny Trinidad Chambliss — the quarterback Kiffin helped transform into a star after recruiting him from a Division II program to Mississippi last year.
    — Brett Martel, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of new
Adjective
  • In the ongoing debate about the usefulness of data centers, or the overwhelming curse of the same, both sides have their arguments.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The Treasury Department on Tuesday sanctioned 27 Iranian airlines and a handful of other entities as part of its ongoing effort to isolate Iran's economy.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of ongoing

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“Present-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present-day. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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