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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
Insights from genomes of ancient and present-day humans The Nobel Prize.
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Its potent cocktail of false nostalgia and present-day bitterness makes for an emotionally resonant cut that shows how going home for Christmas can sometimes be about taking a trip to one’s past self.
—Maura Johnston, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
It was unearthed in 1913 during railroad excavations in the Ottoman Empire (in present-day Israel), but its significance was unrecognized for decades.
—Sarah Ventre, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
The Dodgers are again offering to defer part of Hernández's salary, according to McKain, which would decrease the contract's present-day value.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Its potent cocktail of false nostalgia and present-day bitterness makes for an emotionally resonant cut that shows how going home for Christmas can sometimes be about taking a trip to one’s past self.
—Maura Johnston, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
It was unearthed in 1913 during railroad excavations in the Ottoman Empire (in present-day Israel), but its significance was unrecognized for decades.
—Sarah Ventre, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
The Dodgers are again offering to defer part of Hernández's salary, according to McKain, which would decrease the contract's present-day value.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Analysis of ancient and modern human genomes, along with those of our closest relatives, revealed a common haplotype, or group of alleles (different forms of a gene), inherited together from one parent.Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024
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Completely different versions of him both in the ’80s of course, but one was more on a Beatle psychedelic rock kind of trip, and the other was very modern pop-rock at the time.Liza Lentini, SPIN, 27 Dec. 2024
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Jaime Harrison, the current DNC chair, is not seeking reelection.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
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How to choose between Roth or pretax contributions Choosing which kind of 401(k) contributions to make — pretax or Roth — largely comes down to your current tax bracket and expectations about your future tax rate, according to financial advisors.Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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Morris, following a conversation with the music critic Robert Christgau, dissects how contemporary (and largely white) critics glossed over the fusion of pop and gospel that made Wonder’s art so revelatory.Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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As tens of thousands of visitors from around the world descended on Miami for the city’s annual art celebration, a lucky few were invited to an immersive experience that blended contemporary art with fashion, mixology, and luxury travel.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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Forest rangers will be present to answer questions about equipment, prescribed fire, and wildfire awareness.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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Not only will strong storms present danger to residents, the severe weather could also disrupt postholiday traffic as Americans journey home after Christmas.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Here are some of them, along with specific book recommendations for each: Cognitive Stimulation and Neural Plasticity Reading challenging literature is a mental workout for the brain, creating new synapses and strengthening existing connections.Harrison Monarth, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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According to Vogue, Rose Gray’s new album sounds like diaristic entries of her past year.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 25 Dec. 2024
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The ongoing media layoffs have left more TV executives out of a job and pondering a transition to producing.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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The study looked at the top 250 television series available from major streaming services in 2023, including for the first time library titles alongside new and ongoing programs.Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Present-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present-day. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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