present-day

adjective

pres·​ent-day ˈpre-zᵊnt-ˈdā How to pronounce present-day (audio)
: now existing or occurring

Examples of present-day in a Sentence

present-day technology has rendered yesterday's marvels obsolete the present-day administration in Washington
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Perhaps even more crucially though, present-day Russia is using sports to promote its interests throughout the world. Jamie Barton, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025 His words shone a spotlight on a devastating reality that some present-day political leaders attempt to erase. Essence, 15 Feb. 2025 Yellowjackets: Synopsis, Cast Season three of Yellowjackets sees the survivors of a brutal plane crash fight to live in the wilderness during winter during the late ’90s, while their present-day counterparts are forced to confront the secrets from their past lives. Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025 To summarize: There've been affairs, murders, creepy altars (and alter egos), surprise returns, a trip to Lottie's (Simone Kessell) present-day cult, and so, so much more. Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 13 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for present-day 

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of present-day was in 1887

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“Present-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/present-day. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

present-day

adjective
pres·​ent-day
ˈprez-ᵊnt-ˈdā
: being or happening now
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