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
Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2025
As a result, visitors can enjoy modern comforts while also being surrounded by nature.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 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
Plus, Trump already has a history of making fewer such asks than other modern presidents.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2025
As a result, visitors can enjoy modern comforts while also being surrounded by nature.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 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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Wide receiver Deebo Samuel is the Washington Commanders' newest offensive weapon.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Stream Kate Hudson's new Netflix basketball comedy 'Running Point' Kate Hudson is getting some interesting firsts knocked out at this point in her career.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In Atlantic Canada, the Liberals now lead by 21 points, while in British Columbia, they are statistically tied with the Conservatives.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Christians lose ground among liberals One major change in recent years is the portion of liberals who identify as Christian.—
Jason DeRose,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The same lines were applied, inexplicably, to Jaguar’s compact X-Type sedan in 2001, which was meant to rival BMW’s cool, contemporary 3-Series.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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Singalong 2025 with Phil Wickham Oakdale Theatre, 95 S. Turnpike Road, Wallingford The contemporary Christian singer-songwriter Phil Wickham is at The Oakdale with Cody Carnes and Kristian Stanfill.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These pants remind us so much of Scandinavian style — relaxed, stylish, and elevated.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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If your spring involves attending the neighborhood Easter egg hunt or casual outings to the local flower shop, this short-sleeve sweater is a comfortable yet stylish option.—
Michelle Rostamian,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Black bookstores have long been sanctuaries — nurturing Black thought, incubating ideas and cultivating the next generation of readers, writers and revolutionaries.—
Jameelah Nasheed,
Essence,
4 Mar. 2025
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Football fans, the ones who will pay tens of thousands of dollars to go to a game or bet hundreds of dollars on the flip of a coin, tend not to be art lovers or revolutionaries.—
Nick Paumgarten,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The hotel’s fashionable twist on afternoon tea debuts this weekend serving up runway-to-teatime transformations that are equal parts couture and confection.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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Following in mom Victoria Beckham's fashionable footsteps, Romeo Beckham attends Milan Fashion Week in stylish streetwear on Feb. 27.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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That’s because Seattle is the only one of the current MLB teams to never get to a World Series.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago’s past.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 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 12 Mar. 2025.
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