up-to-date

adjective

ˈəp-tə-ˈdāt 

1

: extending up to the present time : including the latest information

up-to-date maps

2

: abreast of the times : modern

up-to-date methods

up-to-dately adverb

up-to-dateness noun

Synonyms

• contemporary
• current
• designer
• hot
• mod
• modern
• modernistic
• new
• new age
• new-fashioned
• newfangled
• present-day
• red-hot
• space-age
• state-of-the-art
• ultramodern
• up-to-the-minute

Examples of up-to-date in a Sentence

demanded the most up-to-date computer system available

I'm afraid that I'm not up-to-date on that issue

Recent Examples on the Web

Remember, this disease was eradicated and if children were up-to-date on vaccinations, there likely would be zero outbreaks across America. —Omer Awan, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024

For the most up-to-date information on the grand openings, visit facebook.com/hangryjoespleasantview and facebook.com/hangryjoeslebanon. Baskin-Robbins & Domino’s Pizza & Sam’s Greek Cafe, oh my! —Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024

Don't skip the up-to-date George H. W. Bush Gallery. —Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024

The dramatic drop in new death sentences over the years is the most up-to-date indicator of attitudes and reflects the public's growing reluctance to use the death penalty. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

up-to-date

adjective

1

: coming up to the present time

up-to-date maps

2

: knowing, being, or making use of what is new or modern

up-to-date methods

up-to-dateness noun