modern-day
Definition
Adjective: * Belonging to or characteristic of the present time; contemporary. It describes something that exists now or is typical of the current era, often used to draw a comparison with the past.
Usage
The word "modern-day" is used attributively, meaning it almost always comes directly before a noun to describe it. It emphasizes the current relevance, form, or incarnation of something. * It is commonly hyphenated when used as a compound adjective before a noun. * It can be used to describe people, objects, concepts, or situations that are the current equivalent of something from history.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The novel is a modern-day retelling of a classic Greek myth.
- She is considered a modern-day hero for her environmental activism.
- Archaeologists use modern-day technology to analyze ancient artifacts.
- The challenges faced by modern-day parents are quite different from those of previous generations.
Advanced Usage
- "modern-day equivalent": A current thing that serves the same purpose or holds the same position as something from the past.
- Streaming services are the modern-day equivalent of video rental stores.
- "in modern-day terms": Explained using concepts or language understandable today.
- In modern-day terms, the philosopher's concept would be called "sustainability".
Variants and Related Words
- Modern (adj): Of or relating to the present or recent times, as opposed to the remote past. (e.g., )
- Contemporary (adj): Belonging to or occurring in the present. It can be a close synonym but sometimes has a stronger association with current trends in art and culture. (e.g., )
- Present-day (adj): Existing now; current. This is a very close synonym to "modern-day" and is often interchangeable. (e.g., )
Synonyms
- Contemporary
- Present-day
- Current
- Up-to-date
- Twenty-first-century
Antonyms
- Ancient
- Archaic
- Old-fashioned
- Historical
- Bygone
Adjective
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characteristic of the present
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contemporary trends in design
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the role of computers in modern-day medicine
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