1
as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
present-day technology has rendered yesterday's marvels obsolete
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as in current
existing or in progress right now
the present-day administration in Washington
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Recent Examples of present-day
Most had traveled far and wide – from elsewhere in present-day France, as well as Germany and Italy – to reach the papal court and a chance at employment.
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Joelle Rollo-Koster, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
Most weather experts see AI as adding to and improving current tools used for forecasting, rather than replacing present-day models and human forecasters.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
Understanding this can help a person begin to separate past survival patterns from present-day relationships.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
Perhaps even more crucially though, present-day Russia is using sports to promote its interests throughout the world.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
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Joelle Rollo-Koster, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
Most weather experts see AI as adding to and improving current tools used for forecasting, rather than replacing present-day models and human forecasters.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
Understanding this can help a person begin to separate past survival patterns from present-day relationships.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
Perhaps even more crucially though, present-day Russia is using sports to promote its interests throughout the world.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for present-day
Adjective
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The top pick is the Badgley Mischka Gigi Pointed-Toe Flat for their ability to combine both a modern and vintage look.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Both tracks, which coincidentally come from Black musicians performing modern takes on country, led the Hot 100 for 19 frames.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That’s because Seattle is the only one of the current MLB teams to never get to a World Series.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago’s past.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The turn to refusal as a tactic has gained purchase over the past decade in contemporary Indigenous artistic and intellectual circles owing to the writing of Indigenous-studies scholars such as Audra Simpson and Glen Coulthard.—
Christopher T. Green,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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Singalong 2025 with Phil Wickham Oakdale Theatre, 95 S. Turnpike Road, Wallingford The contemporary Christian singer-songwriter Phil Wickham is at The Oakdale with Cody Carnes and Kristian Stanfill.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Party Details: Preparing For The Estate Distribution Alice and Bob are present and ready to enjoy their slices.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Chappell Roan, absent from the ceremony in person but present in video message form, picked up best international song for Good Luck, Babe!, but once the temperature had cooled post-Carpenter performance, the evening was a Charli XCX sweep.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Mar. 2025
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Wide receiver Deebo Samuel is the Washington Commanders' newest offensive weapon.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Peppa participates in many energetic activities, and learns something new every day while making time for family and friends.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
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His concert will oppose an ongoing boycott of Russia by his label Universal Music Group, which suspended operations in the country following the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2025
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Despite getting the surgery, Cassidy acknowledges that her BRCA status presents ongoing concerns about ovarian cancer.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Present-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present-day. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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