latter-day
adjective
lat·ter-day
ˈla-tər-ˌdā 
1
: of present or recent times
latter-day prophets
2
: of a later or subsequent time
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Now a latter-day saint in the literal sense of the term, Jerry is pure of heart.
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 13 Aug. 2024
His latter-day bands included such top guitarists as Sonny Landreth, Robben Ford and Carolyn Wonderland.
—Chris Morris, Variety, 23 July 2024
Its latter-day moment of national fame came in 1954, during its hundredth anniversary celebration, when President Dwight D. Eisenhower sent an electronic signal from the White House that ignited a Freedom Torch in front of the schoolhouse.
—David Maraniss, Washington Post, 15 July 2024
After decades of figuring big in family — and therefore band — lore, Carol Bongiovi made an appearance of sorts in one of her son’s latter-day music videos, as did her husband of 63 years, John Bongiovi, Sr., who survives her.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 July 2024
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 13 Aug. 2024
His latter-day bands included such top guitarists as Sonny Landreth, Robben Ford and Carolyn Wonderland.
—Chris Morris, Variety, 23 July 2024
Its latter-day moment of national fame came in 1954, during its hundredth anniversary celebration, when President Dwight D. Eisenhower sent an electronic signal from the White House that ignited a Freedom Torch in front of the schoolhouse.
—David Maraniss, Washington Post, 15 July 2024
After decades of figuring big in family — and therefore band — lore, Carol Bongiovi made an appearance of sorts in one of her son’s latter-day music videos, as did her husband of 63 years, John Bongiovi, Sr., who survives her.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 July 2024
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“Latter-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/latter-day. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.
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