recentness

noun

as in currentness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recentness
  1. progressiveness
  2. innovation
  3. departure
  4. divergence
  5. unfamiliarity
Noun
  • Unlike Chakrabarti, Wiener has also been a part of San Francisco’s insular community for decades, and has his own base of support — though he is considered a moderate to Chakrabarti’s progressiveness.
    — Anita Chabria, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Its reputation is one of progressiveness and social awareness.
    — Christian Orozco, NBC news, 12 Sep. 2025
Definition of progressiveness
Noun
  • The drone threat has also driven other innovations, like notifying civilians of incoming drones via a city-wide warning app.
    — Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • In its heyday during the 7th and 8th centuries, Calakmul was the most powerful kingdom in the Maya world and notable for its artistic and architectural innovations.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of innovation
Noun
  • One employee took responsibility for not catching the boys’ early and unapproved departure.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • And that made his recent comments about former Blue Jays coach Don Mattingly especially noteworthy, as his departure for the Philadelphia Phillies has raised questions about whether the Blue Jays batting order can succeed without him.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of departure
Noun
  • The German lender notes a growing divergence between the nation's weakening fiscal position and its thriving corporate balance sheets.
    — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 9 July 2026
  • There is a reason the divergence persists rather than resolving.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of divergence
Noun
  • Even a short period can act as an emotional and mental buffer, allowing your brain to re-adjust from the excitement and unfamiliarity of the road back to a standard, daily schedule.
    — Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 17 June 2026
  • Perhaps the most difficult part of assimilating into a new community is embracing the unfamiliarity.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
Definition of unfamiliarity
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“Recentness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recentness. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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