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 His instincts, like his techniques, are relentlessly up-to-the-minute; Orsolya is hounded by not only her guilty conscience but also the demons of social media. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026 In a city as up-to-the-minute as ours, finding a place to get a haircut that bad probably took some doing. — Caleb Crain, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 Rohde told The Enquirer that up-to-the-minute availability is only available when a customer is in a store. — Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Mar. 2026 Come Sunday, March 15, follow along with Vanity Fair’s live blog for photos, commentary, and up-to-the-minute coverage of Oscar night. — Maggie Coughlan, Vanity Fair, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for up-to-the-minute

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The idea that stricter work-search requirements will lead to faster re-employment simply doesn't match the reality of modern hiring.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Even by Newcastle United’s modern standards, a lot happened over the summer.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of modern

Adjective

While the wider world has in recent decades fallen for the archipelago’s humble street food, there’s a rising number of contemporary chefs who are elevating the national cuisine on the global stage.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
There’s no question Andrew Scott, the 49-year-old Irish actor, has earned his position as one of the finest contemporary actors going.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of contemporary

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In the event of an incident, the current system requires a medical team to reach the driver after an incident, make an assessment and then transfer him to the medical center.

— Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The renovations were initially recommended by the current executive director and former vice president of facilities at the Kennedy Center, Matt Floca.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of current

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