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
Rohde told The Enquirer that up-to-the-minute availability is only available when a customer is in a store.
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Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Mar. 2026
And scroll through our live blog for up-to-the-minute coverage of Hollywood’s biggest night.
—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
See All Example Sentences for up-to-the-minute
Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Mar. 2026
And scroll through our live blog for up-to-the-minute coverage of Hollywood’s biggest night.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up-to-the-minute
Adjective
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Velvet banquette couches and mid-century modern furniture punctuate roomy seating areas throughout the hotel, along with two main restaurant venues, an elegant cocktail bar, and a cozy coffee shop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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Thematic ambition, a sense of the something to be expressed beyond a central romance, rivalry, or farce, propels modern musical hits too, as in Hairspray, or Wicked, or (no duh) Hamilton.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Even without the latest new-fangled gadgets, anglers are more technologically equipped than ever with things like GPS, electronic contour maps of lakes auto-steering trolling motors.—
Mike McFeely,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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McVay also said the decision to draft Simpson does not impact contract negotiations with Stafford as the Rams look to give him a new deal ahead of next season.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Even in the contemporary digital age, a significant portion of a publisher’s money remains tied up in stock and warehousing.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Set in contemporary London, Fuze unfolds after an unexploded World War II bomb is unearthed at a busy construction site, forcing a massive citywide evacuation.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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The announcement also comes a week after the current district leadership team discussed potentially letting some staff members go.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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In his current role, Bonfig also oversees merchandising, marketing, supply chain and e-commerce.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
22 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 25 Apr. 2026.
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