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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Photo : Patek Philippe Patek Philippe Grand Master Chime
In more recent history, Patek Philippe celebrated its 175th birthday in 2014 with its most complex timepiece to date (this time using modern-day CNC technology).
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Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
That’s not to say modern-day luxury hasn’t been thought of, there are huge marble bathrooms, walk-in wardrobes and complimentary mini bars, not to mention crisp Egyptian cotton sheets, thick towels and posies of fresh roses to fragrance your room.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The only original, primary cast member to not appear in all four films (which now include two modern-day set sequels) was Ramis, who died in February 2014 at age 69.
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
The new trailer for Skeleton Crew makes clear that star Jude Law will be accompanied by a group of adventure-seeking kids whose can-do attitude is reminiscent of the child characters from all-ages '80s classics like The Goonies and E.T., not to mention modern-day homage Stranger Things.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
That’s not to say modern-day luxury hasn’t been thought of, there are huge marble bathrooms, walk-in wardrobes and complimentary mini bars, not to mention crisp Egyptian cotton sheets, thick towels and posies of fresh roses to fragrance your room.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The only original, primary cast member to not appear in all four films (which now include two modern-day set sequels) was Ramis, who died in February 2014 at age 69.
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
The new trailer for Skeleton Crew makes clear that star Jude Law will be accompanied by a group of adventure-seeking kids whose can-do attitude is reminiscent of the child characters from all-ages '80s classics like The Goonies and E.T., not to mention modern-day homage Stranger Things.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Modern-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modern-day. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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