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
Eladio B. Bobadilla / Made By History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
Those are just some of the fun facts about the surprising modern reality of a quintessentially American fruit.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024
Iron | Dimensions: 22 x 34 x 8 inches
Mid-Century Modern
Much like the modern aesthetic, mid-century modern has sleek lines but with a more retro flair.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2024
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Despite the Trump campaign’s anti-immigrant rhetoric, in a modern globalized world, migration is a fact of life and cannot be stopped.
—Eladio B. Bobadilla / Made By History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
Those are just some of the fun facts about the surprising modern reality of a quintessentially American fruit.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Quiñones definitely brings a private-sector mentality to DWP’s mid-century modern John Ferraro Building, where her 15th-story office offers sweeping views toward Dodger Stadium and the Hollywood Hills.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024
Iron | Dimensions: 22 x 34 x 8 inches
Mid-Century Modern
Much like the modern aesthetic, mid-century modern has sleek lines but with a more retro flair.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2024
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On Thursday morning, new evacuations were ordered for areas of Santa Paula and Bardsdale, along the Santa Clara River, and up to the west edge of Moorpark.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Copied Share Ravens unveiling new uniforms NBC News Copied Share Lamar Jackson has found success vs. Bengals NBC News Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is 9-1 against the Bengals in his career.NBC News, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Read More: Kremlin Confirms Trump Sent Putin COVID-19 Tests While President In June 1999, American officials got a glimpse of what worried Russian liberals so much thanks to the Kosovo War.Stephan Kieninger / Made by History, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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Ninety-six percent of liberal likely voters support Harris, vs. 91% of liberals overall.Gary Langer, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024
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The film tells the story of Manish Chauhan, who was tutored by an Israeli dance instructor and went on to perform with a contemporary company in New York.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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But lo, even with the Honorable Anna J. Brown presiding having prevented 12 citizens good and true from seeing the boys stand before them in contemporary cowboy attire, Ammon and Ryan were acquitted on all counts.Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the Sorel Women’s Ona 503 Hikers are undeniably stylish for shoppers looking to blend fashion and function, and the 50 percent off price tag certainly doesn’t hurt.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rob’s direction is stylish; BoulderLight’s understanding of modern audiences is unmatched – and together the filmmakers are best in class.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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In the beginning after Fidel took power, Cubans fled the country thinking their exile would be a temporary one, that surely the actions of a few hundred revolutionaries wouldn’t stand and the revolution would fall.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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On that day in 1868, Cuban revolutionary Carlos Manuel de Céspedes freed his family’s enslaved laborers and announced the beginning of an uprising against Spanish rule.Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
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New Balance has had a dramatic shift in image, from being famously seen as uncool to becoming very fashionable in recent years.Ayesha Javed, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
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Juicy Couture winter jacket: $39.99 This beautiful Juicy Couture winter jacket can keep your child warm and fashionable on the playground.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
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In October, Trump’s team asked the Federal Election Commission to investigate after a senior Labour figure posted a rallying cry for current and former staffers to travel to battleground states and campaign for Harris.Hannah Peart, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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And the choices Michigan makes for the state Supreme Court will determine whether Democratic nominees will maintain their current 4-3 majority on that influential body.Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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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 Nov. 2024.
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