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
From 1923 to 1940, Martinů lived in Paris, and turned out enough up-to-the-minute works—about soccer, silent-movie shoots, transatlantic flights—that he could have been mistaken for a seventh member of Les Six.
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Alex Ross, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The system works by allowing all HoDs on a production access to a central system that updates them on decision making and up-to-the-minute information on shoots.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
For breaking news and up-to-the-minute coverage from TIFF, stay tuned to THR’s cross-platform reporting live from the ground in Toronto.
—Steven Huizar, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Makeup artist Mary Phillips, hairstylist Mara Rozak, Sugared & Bronzed founder Courtney Claghorn and Rael founder Yanghee Paik will share their founder journeys, while NielsenIQ’s Jacqueline Flam will present up-to-the-minute consumer insights.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Alex Ross, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The system works by allowing all HoDs on a production access to a central system that updates them on decision making and up-to-the-minute information on shoots.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
For breaking news and up-to-the-minute coverage from TIFF, stay tuned to THR’s cross-platform reporting live from the ground in Toronto.
—Steven Huizar, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Makeup artist Mary Phillips, hairstylist Mara Rozak, Sugared & Bronzed founder Courtney Claghorn and Rael founder Yanghee Paik will share their founder journeys, while NielsenIQ’s Jacqueline Flam will present up-to-the-minute consumer insights.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up-to-the-minute
Adjective
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Their relaxed drape feels modern and unfussy, striking the right balance between polish and comfort.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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According to Makaym Dybenko, the system balances customization with military-standard compatibility, positioning DroneHunter Varta as a flexible counter-drone solution for modern combat environments.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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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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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Act fast to shop Amazon’s current hottest deals because prices aren’t guaranteed to last through the month.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The ardent fan can’t expect this running game to produce 164 yards in its current state; the reasonable fan of any NFL team can’t expect to go 10-for-18 on third- and fourth-downs, either.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Up-to-the-minute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up-to-the-minute. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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