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as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
present-day technology has rendered yesterday's marvels obsolete
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as in current
existing or in progress right now
the present-day administration in Washington
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Recent Examples of present-day
Pannonia was the name given to a province of the Roman Empire that included present-day western Hungary and parts of Austria, Slovakia, and the Balkans; the Pannonian Plain is another name for the Carpathian Basin, watershed of the Danube River embraced by three mountain ranges.
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Ange Mlinko, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
Young Nolan looks a lot like Mark, and his father resembles present-day Nolan.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
While most attribute its origin to a 1621 feast between Pilgrims and indigenous peoples in present-day Massachusetts, Spanish explorers held a similar celebration in 1541 in present-day Texas.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
In present-day Montana, Preston Clyburn (Russell) and younger brother Paul (Matthew Fox) are fishing, drinking coffee on porches overlooking the Madison River and living a divine life in God’s Country.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
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Ange Mlinko, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
Young Nolan looks a lot like Mark, and his father resembles present-day Nolan.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
While most attribute its origin to a 1621 feast between Pilgrims and indigenous peoples in present-day Massachusetts, Spanish explorers held a similar celebration in 1541 in present-day Texas.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
In present-day Montana, Preston Clyburn (Russell) and younger brother Paul (Matthew Fox) are fishing, drinking coffee on porches overlooking the Madison River and living a divine life in God’s Country.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for present-day
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But this modern approach is teamed with ancient medicinal practices and a holistic, full-circle philosophy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those are just some of the ways in which the three elements have become critical for modern manufacturing, including for defense.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Arrizurieta said the area’s current problems stem from rising rents and the type of tenants that can afford to take up shop in the area — mainly, banks and other national powerhouses.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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But the phrase can and should be applied to the current Iran war, at least insofar as the United States is concerned.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
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Syme About Town Dance Nearly fifty now, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has long been, for good or ill, a best-in-class purveyor of trends in contemporary dance.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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This fusion of contemporary pop with the sounds of the new generation of regional Mexican music brings together two vastly different voices, successfully delivering the dose of romanticism that the lyrics demand.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 Simplicity is key to success at present, especially regarding your daily routines.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Edwards just plans to stay present.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Carson Benge homered in his first career game, going back-to-back with Francisco Alvarez at the bottom of a new-look lineup, and Freddy Peralta (1-0) won his Mets debut as New York improved to 42-23 on opening day before a sellout crowd of 41,449.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Brewers are looking to the Blue Springs native to be their new ace and lead them back to the National League Championship Series, and maybe even further.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, groups like the nonpartisan Latino Victory Project, which focuses on developing Hispanic political leadership, said this current moment should not distract from the still-ongoing civil rights battles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The two leaders discussed progress made during ongoing operations to eliminate Iran’s ability to attack other countries, Hawkins said in a statement.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Present-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present-day. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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