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
And scroll through our live blog for up-to-the-minute coverage of Hollywood’s biggest night.
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Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
Keep up with the live blog for up-to-the-minute news.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
This week, find every Patriots signing, trade and rumor here, plus free-agent grades, with the Herald’s up-to-the-minute live tracker.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Visit our live blog for up-to-the-minute updates on the Middle East.
—Nasteho Said, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
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Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
Keep up with the live blog for up-to-the-minute news.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
This week, find every Patriots signing, trade and rumor here, plus free-agent grades, with the Herald’s up-to-the-minute live tracker.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Visit our live blog for up-to-the-minute updates on the Middle East.
—Nasteho Said, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up-to-the-minute
Adjective
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Chernyshov is a big, strong (6-foot-3, about 200 pounds) winger and modern power-forward type where driving is a part of his identity, but not to a bullish fault as his only focus, and his skill/finesse might take on greater emphasis.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Each room is decorated with antiques and architectural salvage that’s been collected over the years, adding a little personality to the modern space.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His government promulgated a new constitution after just nine days of debate in the National Assembly.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Years later, new forensic testing led to a breakthrough.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Apartments will feature modern amenities such as vinyl plank flooring, porcelain tile, quartz countertops and contemporary fixtures, according to Lowe.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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The tour was developed with the Center for Women’s History at the San Diego History Center and highlights the historical and contemporary women whose vision, leadership, and creativity helped shape Balboa Park into a cultural destination.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The county gave Sunshine Gasoline, the current owner of the Chevron gas station and one of Florida’s largest gas companies, about four months to produce an interim report and nine months to do a full investigation from the discovery in early March.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Maybe about a sixth of the current cost.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 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 Apr. 2026.
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