UP-TO-THE-MINUTE Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

up-to-the-minute

adjective

ˈəp-tü-ṯẖə-ˈmi-nət

Definition of up-to-the-minute

as in modern

being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles the company insists on having up-to-the-minute firewall and antivirus software

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Recent Examples of up-to-the-minute As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for up-to-the-minute

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While newer schools featured modern amenities, Windsor Middle had largely remained unchanged.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 July 2026
The old supermarket-style, functional interiors are gone, and in their place are sleek architectural details, a scattering of midcentury modern furniture and colorful LED screens broadcasting the M&S seasonal campaigns.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Definition of modern

Adjective

But with many of the bosses atop those agencies exiting, a new concern over what that may mean is starting.

— Chris Tye, CBS News, 14 July 2026
That waterway has taken on new significance since the start of the war, as Saudi Arabia now diverts millions of barrels of crude there to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of new

Adjective

The façade is partially clad in white terra-cotta, an old-fashioned material that speaks to the neighborhood’s vintage architecture, but is used here in a contemporary way.

— Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Surrounded by olive trees, thyme, and lavender, Skinopi Lodge offers a contemporary take on traditional syrmata.

— Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026

Definition of contemporary

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The last, loudest horn would emit a sound similar to, if not more fierce than, the current average car horn sound.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 12 July 2026
That said, the case total so far is four times higher than at the same point last year, according to current CDC national data, which lag dramatically from what’s being reported by the states.

— Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of current

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