as in new
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
this hairstyle is absolutely the most modern fashion out there
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as in liberal
a person with very modern ideas
the leaders of the American suffragists were originally regarded by many people as uppity moderns who should have stayed in their place
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Recent Examples of modern
Anthony Paletta, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Feb. 2025
Performed morning and night, modern versions of this ritual begin with a double cleansing, followed by double hydrating and the application of an eye contour cream.
—Marie Courtois, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 14 Nov. 2024
See: modern takes on corsetry, delicate embellishments, and dramatic overlays.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The Brutalist juggles its two thematic balls, one about a Holocaust survivor and the other about a modern architect, with great skill in its first half.
—Anthony Paletta, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Feb. 2025
Performed morning and night, modern versions of this ritual begin with a double cleansing, followed by double hydrating and the application of an eye contour cream.
—Marie Courtois, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
This light and bright aesthetic is carried over into the living room, where Donna transformed the former owner’s look from mid-century modern to farmhouse.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 14 Nov. 2024
See: modern takes on corsetry, delicate embellishments, and dramatic overlays.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modern
Adjective
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The dismissals come less than three weeks after a midair collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter killed 67 people and brought new scrutiny to air traffic controllers and their workloads.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk might not truly be leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), despite what President Donald Trump and his allies have said in previous weeks, according to new court documents reviewed by Newsweek.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Randi invited some criticism to her and the rest of the family by liberals on social media for her Trump support but never acknowledged the backlash like Brittany did.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
24 Jan. 2025
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The part about winning with more Democrat than GOP votes is true, but the part about the new Speaker being a liberal is false.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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One of the newest attractions extending from Bangkok to the Khao Yai region is Art Forest, a public project intended to propel Thailand’s contemporary art scene into the center of the Southeast Asia spotlight.—
Lane Nieset,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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The growing pains sparked congressional debates decades ago, but the advertising industry's cash cow won out over political quarrels, institutionalizing the contemporary idea of Presidents Day.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While attending day two of the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, British Columbia on Monday, Feb. 10, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, kept warm in a super stylish longline coat alongside her husband, Prince Harry, in 20-degree temperatures.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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The artist whose been on a roll as of late utilized his set to showcase his most stylish era yet.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
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Before Cuban revolutionaries took power in 1959, the brand had a strong presence on the island, with bottling plants and extensive marketing efforts.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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The American revolutionaries were convinced that their new republican form of government unlocked the potential of human freedom on a global scale.—
Lawrence B.A. Hatter / Made by History,
TIME,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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These fashionable kicks have removable EVA orthotic inserts and thick, cushioned soles that’ll support your feet on long travel days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2025
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In the same way that Demi Moore made pregnancy photoshoots fashionable with her iconic 1991 Vanity Fair cover, newer generations of expectant mothers have had their own celebrity trendsetters.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Contrary to many current perceptions, remote and hybrid working arrangements are not a product of the COVID era.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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In our current healthcare landscape, that is undeniable.—
Tim Botos,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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One of them, Hip Optical, which touts designer eyewear at non-designer prices, opened earlier this year across from the Apple Store and near True Food Kitchen and BJ’s Brewhouse.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
24 May 2024
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The order arrived as a white, non-designer T-shirt, size 2XL.—
Sha Hua,
WSJ,
21 June 2022
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“Modern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modern. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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