modern-day
adjective
mod·ern-day
ˈmä-dərn-ˈdā 
: existing today
problems facing most modern-day families
modern-day China
—often used to indicate that someone or something of the present is similar to someone or something of the pastThe two lovers are a modern-day Romeo and Juliet.
the modern-day equivalent of a town crier
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The movie, which was a modern-day twist on the classic fairy tale, became a fan favorite, offering a feel-good mix of romance, music and dance.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
After finding himself at the mercy of a cease-and-desist letter from Pitbull’s legal team and living in his aunt’s garage, Izzy embarks on an absurd quest to turn himself into a modern-day Tony Montana.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
Unlike his other spots, Levant takes inspiration from the titular geographical and historical region in the eastern Mediterranean, which roughly corresponds with modern-day Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria.
—Katie Chang, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The song’s modern-day use has been criticized by some in South Africa, including by other political parties, and a group representing Afrikaners challenged its use in court.
—Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2025
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Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
After finding himself at the mercy of a cease-and-desist letter from Pitbull’s legal team and living in his aunt’s garage, Izzy embarks on an absurd quest to turn himself into a modern-day Tony Montana.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
Unlike his other spots, Levant takes inspiration from the titular geographical and historical region in the eastern Mediterranean, which roughly corresponds with modern-day Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria.
—Katie Chang, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The song’s modern-day use has been criticized by some in South Africa, including by other political parties, and a group representing Afrikaners challenged its use in court.
—Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for modern-day
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“Modern-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modern-day. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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