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to adapt to modern needs, taste, or usage
a proposal to modernize the old school and bring it into the 21st century
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Recent Examples of modernized
Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The launch of the guacamole coincides with a brand refresh for Tostitos, whose packaging recently underwent a modernized redesign that features nods to corn kernels and cobs tucked into the graphics.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
And the problem was a lot of Romanian villages got very modernized.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 May 2026
At the same time, Brandon Johnson’s administration prioritizes reducing the risk of future costs through investments in violence prevention, community engagement, and modernized policing practices.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Investments in modernized facilities, advanced textile research for uniforms, redesigned Navy hospitality and enhanced personal telecommunications reflect how our command is adapting to the Navy’s changing demands.
—Robert J Bianchi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
What followed was an extensive renovation that transformed the 18th-century property into a modernized retreat, although according to Barrymore, the scale of the project appears to have influenced her decision to sell sooner than expected.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Political authority was centralized under the emperor, the old feudal order was dismantled, and sweeping military, economic, and administrative reforms enabled Japan to emerge as a modernized industrial and military power.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
The upgrade brings a modernized interface, snap layouts for improved multitasking, and built-in Copilot AI assistance for quick answers and task management.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Country Bears Musical Jamboree, a Frontierland neighbor and opening-day attraction, modernized its playlist and production in 2024.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Michelle Boudreau Design modernized this Palm Springs backyard using a mix of desert landscaping and hardscaping.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
The company said Nevada and Texas have modernized their corporate governance regimes and were a reincorporation option.
—Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2026
Ford also wants to ensure that systems are modernized, data is accurate and the staff is well-trained.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The New York landmark was built by real-estate magnate John Jacob Astor IV in 1904, and while the brand has changed hands over the years and modernized, the same luxury that the Gilded Age families expected is on display.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
But while the floor plan is laid out much the same, the overall look and style have been elevated and modernized.
—New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
The front of the building would be modernized, but the back would be enlarged significantly.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Whether Washington is willing to move beyond pressure campaigns and sanctions toward something closer to a modernized Reagan Doctrine remains unclear.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The launch of the guacamole coincides with a brand refresh for Tostitos, whose packaging recently underwent a modernized redesign that features nods to corn kernels and cobs tucked into the graphics.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
And the problem was a lot of Romanian villages got very modernized.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 May 2026
At the same time, Brandon Johnson’s administration prioritizes reducing the risk of future costs through investments in violence prevention, community engagement, and modernized policing practices.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Investments in modernized facilities, advanced textile research for uniforms, redesigned Navy hospitality and enhanced personal telecommunications reflect how our command is adapting to the Navy’s changing demands.
—Robert J Bianchi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
What followed was an extensive renovation that transformed the 18th-century property into a modernized retreat, although according to Barrymore, the scale of the project appears to have influenced her decision to sell sooner than expected.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Political authority was centralized under the emperor, the old feudal order was dismantled, and sweeping military, economic, and administrative reforms enabled Japan to emerge as a modernized industrial and military power.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
The upgrade brings a modernized interface, snap layouts for improved multitasking, and built-in Copilot AI assistance for quick answers and task management.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
Carranza said county jails need to be modernized and need more medical staff to care for a population that is increasingly mentally ill and struggling with addiction.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Country Bears Musical Jamboree, a Frontierland neighbor and opening-day attraction, modernized its playlist and production in 2024.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Michelle Boudreau Design modernized this Palm Springs backyard using a mix of desert landscaping and hardscaping.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
The company said Nevada and Texas have modernized their corporate governance regimes and were a reincorporation option.
—Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2026
Ford also wants to ensure that systems are modernized, data is accurate and the staff is well-trained.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The New York landmark was built by real-estate magnate John Jacob Astor IV in 1904, and while the brand has changed hands over the years and modernized, the same luxury that the Gilded Age families expected is on display.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
But while the floor plan is laid out much the same, the overall look and style have been elevated and modernized.
—New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
The front of the building would be modernized, but the back would be enlarged significantly.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernized
Adjective
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This would also provide a historic opportunity to incorporate the rights of the Tribes into an updated Compact.—
Chris Winter,
Denver Post,
22 Nov. 2025
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The updated charging modality allows for faster, more-efficient energy transfer (in this case, at up to 240 W), with communication between the charger and the battery meant to prevent issues such as overheating and thermal runaway that trigger fires.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 Nov. 2025
Verb
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An update in the coming weeks will transform that app into Google Health, featuring a new interface with a more extensive Material Expressive aesthetic and redesigned menus and tabs.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2026
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Hyundai redesigned its midsize SUV for the 2019 model year, infusing it with a long list of standard driver assist features that can help keep a teen driver safe on the road.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The fabric is lightweight and breathable, and the silhouette is streamlined without being restrictive.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Refocus AfterGlow Palette features blendable, buildable textures for natural or glam looks streamlined into one palette, perfect for on-the-go touchups.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In Sunny Isles Beach, another town that’s been remade by major development projects, the Bentley Residences tower is expected to be completed this year.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Of course, there are only so many bad movies that are ripe to be remade; only so many movies that are famous enough to feel like safe investments, but also flawed enough to guarantee that Hollywood executives will feel like creative geniuses for improving upon them.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 Nov. 2025
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“Modernized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernized. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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