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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Designer Abigail Morris believes there are several reasons behind the dip in modern-day furniture quality, but one is actually intentional.
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Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
More than 1,500 years ago, the ancient Maya city of Caracol thrived in the forests of modern-day Belize.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2025
Despite losing a modern-day major-league record 121 games in 2024, the Sox have the No. 10 pick.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
State funds for private and religious schools Another frontier in the modern-day battle over public schooling has less to do with what should be taught in the classroom, and more to do with another controversial question: Which schools should get taxpayer money?
—Rachel Wegner, USA Today, 11 July 2025
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Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
More than 1,500 years ago, the ancient Maya city of Caracol thrived in the forests of modern-day Belize.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2025
Despite losing a modern-day major-league record 121 games in 2024, the Sox have the No. 10 pick.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
State funds for private and religious schools Another frontier in the modern-day battle over public schooling has less to do with what should be taught in the classroom, and more to do with another controversial question: Which schools should get taxpayer money?
—Rachel Wegner, USA Today, 11 July 2025
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“Modern-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modern-day. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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