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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
The name of those mountains–Blood of Christ–a reminder of present-day New Mexico’s Spanish occupation during the 1600 and 1700s.
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Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
But the Hawks’ present-day problems ripped them right back into the here and now.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
What might seem like outlier local drama is actually the way these things tend to go when the reputation of New York City as both an idea and real place is put in the hands of, well, present-day New Yorkers.
—Fran Hoepfner, Curbed, 31 Dec. 2024
The larger Yellowstone-verse continues to race ahead with present-day spinoff series The Madison currently in production and the second season of prequel series 1923 returning in February.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
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Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
But the Hawks’ present-day problems ripped them right back into the here and now.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
What might seem like outlier local drama is actually the way these things tend to go when the reputation of New York City as both an idea and real place is put in the hands of, well, present-day New Yorkers.
—Fran Hoepfner, Curbed, 31 Dec. 2024
The larger Yellowstone-verse continues to race ahead with present-day spinoff series The Madison currently in production and the second season of prequel series 1923 returning in February.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for present-day
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The style felt like a vintage find from the 1940s, but with modern construction.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
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Employers willing to adapt to these findings can build resilient, engaged teams while maintaining the flexibility modern workers value.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Overall, while all party affiliations had an increase in current economic conditions, consumer expectations decreased for Democrats while increasing for Republicans.Elyse Apel | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Jan. 2025
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Howard Hughes Holdings — Shares of the real estate developer jumped 9% after Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square proposed a deal to form a new entity to merge with the real estate company, offering current holders $85 a share.Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Bushnell 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford The next two shows in the Broadway series at The Bushnell are culturally sensitive contemporary updates of theater classics, with the rewrites credited to some cool writers.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2025
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In this contemporary dining room, the cool sage green wall color balances out the warmth of the fiery orange in the abstract piece of art.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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The juniper is still present and accounted for, along with notes of citrus that contrast nicely with the oyster and seaweed flavors.Tony Sachs, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Pavlovich waited until the end to tell Palmer about the child being present in Auckland.Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
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Whether the Red Wings can keep this streak going hinges on Detroit’s ability to handle this early success under new coach Todd McLellan.Max Bultman, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Calcium may lower a woman’s risk of developing colorectal cancer, a new study says.Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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In an ongoing investigation, The Star has exposed the toll fentanyl has taken on the Kansas City region.Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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The Context The Palisades and Eaton fires, which have been ongoing since January 7, are two of the worst blazes in Los Angeles County history.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Present-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present-day. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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