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
The classic fashion doll favorite is straight off the runway, donning the most up-to-the-minute trends.
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Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for up-to-the-minute
Adjective
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Between one and three of those finalists will be inducted into the Hall along with between three and five modern-era players from a group of 15 finalists.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Powell has always said central bank independence is essential to the stability of any modern economy.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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See video … LISTEN Tune in for a breakdown of new polling showing voters uneasy with aggressive ICE tactics and that the White House is not focused enough on inflation and affordability.—
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FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This contemporary jute rug has over 1,000 five-star ratings and is durable for high-traffic areas.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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The current owners have updated the home with contemporary flourishes and technology while preserving period features, like the fireplaces.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Our current estimate for IBM is $294.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Their position ignored the Ukrainian perspective on the issue, thus excluding Ukrainians as the affected party from understanding and communicating current and historical narratives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 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 31 Jan. 2026.
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