present-day

adjective

pres·​ent-day ˈpre-zᵊnt-ˈdā How to pronounce present-day (audio)
: now existing or occurring

Examples of present-day in a Sentence

present-day technology has rendered yesterday's marvels obsolete the present-day administration in Washington
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The Hostel series project is described as a present-day take on the concept. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025 Unlike in the original The Devil Wears Prada film, when their characters tended to embrace distinctly different trends, present-day Emily’s personal style seems remarkably similar to present-day Andy’s. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 30 July 2025 Other present-day golfers like Xander Schauffele, Justin Thomas, Will Zalatoris, Keegan Bradley and Collin Morikawa, among others. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025 However, Meyers' after-hours NBC show remains his favorite project of his present-day career. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for present-day

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of present-day was in 1887

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“Present-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/present-day. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

present-day

adjective
pres·​ent-day
ˈprez-ᵊnt-ˈdā
: being or happening now
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