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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
Insights from genomes of ancient and present-day humans The Nobel Prize.
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Its potent cocktail of false nostalgia and present-day bitterness makes for an emotionally resonant cut that shows how going home for Christmas can sometimes be about taking a trip to one’s past self.
—Maura Johnston, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
It was unearthed in 1913 during railroad excavations in the Ottoman Empire (in present-day Israel), but its significance was unrecognized for decades.
—Sarah Ventre, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
The Dodgers are again offering to defer part of Hernández's salary, according to McKain, which would decrease the contract's present-day value.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Its potent cocktail of false nostalgia and present-day bitterness makes for an emotionally resonant cut that shows how going home for Christmas can sometimes be about taking a trip to one’s past self.
—Maura Johnston, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
It was unearthed in 1913 during railroad excavations in the Ottoman Empire (in present-day Israel), but its significance was unrecognized for decades.
—Sarah Ventre, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
The Dodgers are again offering to defer part of Hernández's salary, according to McKain, which would decrease the contract's present-day value.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for present-day
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This approach enabled the company to build a modern, streamlined ERP environment tailored to their evolving needs.Judith Magyar, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Lebanon was reeling from one of modern history’s worst financial collapses.Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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McDermott told reporters that Allen will start the game to maintain his current streak of starting games for the team but will come off the field at some point early on.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
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Yet the current edition of PST revealed the pitfalls of an approach that asks such a motley group of institutions to align their attention and expertise around one theme, one specific moment.Bryan Barcena, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
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There are multiple food and beverage options to fuel up during your visit to Versailles, including Ore, a contemporary café from chef Alain Ducasse, La Petite Venise, a refined Italian restaurant in the park, and Restaurant Angelina, a charming tea room with famous hot chocolate.Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
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Launched on December 10, 2024, Joon Loloi offers contemporary home furnishings from sofas to accent chairs, lights, and pillows—all at attainable prices.Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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From January 1, California residents will no longer be allowed to park a vehicle within 20 feet of any unmarked or marked crosswalk or 15 feet of any crosswalk where a curb extension is present.Paul du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Robb Report was recently granted special access, but once more cars belonging to clients are present, only staff will have access to ensure security and confidentiality.Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
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Adolph Simon Ochs, the publisher and owner of the New York Times, wanted to increase publicity for his paper’s new headquarters at One Times Square.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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Republicans picked up Jackson’s seat in the 2024 election, with Rep.-elect Tim Moore (R-NC) preparing to be sworn in to the 119th Congress on Friday along with his fellow new members.Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Dec. 2024
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In its ongoing quest to discover new names and celebrate Ukrainian artists on the international fashion scene, Vogue Ukraine is launching a new initiative: the PhotoVogue Ukraine Futurespective Open Call.PhotoVogue, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
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The only militia that was permitted to keep its weapons after the civil war (on account of its ongoing fight against the Israeli occupation), Hezbollah today operates as a de facto state within a non-state, deciding Lebanon’s fate in tandem with clerics in Tehran.Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Present-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present-day. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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