How to Use contemporary in a Sentence

contemporary

1 of 2 adjective
  • Obama dips back a few years even for some of the more contemporary artists.
    — Jason Hanna, CNN, 10 July 2021
  • And so did the fans of contemporary stationery who lined up at their booths.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
  • So that was the idea, like, what are the contemporary things that pull couples apart.
    — Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • The modern lug sole gives it a contemporary feel.
    — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
  • Wochit Fans of contemporary style will find a lot to like in this sleek house.
    — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2020
  • Take the classic motifs and wear them with pieces that have a contemporary edge.
    — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 29 Nov. 2022
  • Paint it sky blue for a breezy coastal feel, or choose a neutral like gray or black for a more contemporary look.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
  • But even if your style is more contemporary, slipcovers can still work in your home.
    — Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2023
  • That has much more contemporary movement in it.
    — Libby Smith, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
  • But then again, so were the classic and contemporary games that inspired it.
    — Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 10 Dec. 2022
  • Cricket drifts far from the contemporary arts scene.
    — Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
  • If a contemporary movie showed its star’s dress being blown in the wind, would anyone bat an eye?
    — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 1 June 2026
  • Pair it with oversized black hardware and sconces for a contemporary feel.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
  • Schuman takes other recipes and brings them up to contemporary tastes.
    — Susan Dunne, courant.com, 1 Apr. 2021
  • Of course, some concessions have been made to the contemporary era.
    — Brett Berk, Bloomberg.com, 26 Oct. 2017
  • And also, our tone and style was contemporary and cutting-edge.
    — Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2022
  • Fast forward to the present, and contemporary science backs this up.
    — Jon Michail, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The coaches love to talk football with him and the players see him as a contemporary.
    — Richard Deitsch, SI.com, 29 Oct. 2017
  • So Ringo was his first contemporary pop/rock album.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Most of the garments on display are from contemporary brands.
    — Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Sep. 2023
  • In contemporary times there is much ado about the impact of food on physical health.
    — Rabbi Avi Weiss, Jewish Journal, 9 Apr. 2018
  • What is most overlooked about contemporary art?
    — The Editors, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Thus, the plan to embrace a contemporary concert style in the set design was born.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 27 June 2022
  • But there will be contemporary moments too.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 Sep. 2025
  • These rooms are larger and more contemporary, and each includes an ocean view and a private lanai.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
  • If everything is within bounds, then a contemporary star has less to push back against.
    — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 1 June 2026
  • Her style is inspired by the world of contemporary art and Asian fashion.
    — Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2020
  • As any fan of these contemporary artists will tell you, their strength is in their distinctive voices.
    — Pat Padua, Twin Cities, 20 June 2019
  • Chemould is the first modern and contemporary art gallery to open in Mumbai.
    — Claire Stern, ELLE, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Creamy and soft, these shades aren't as stark as bright white and leave your nails looking clean while still feeling contemporary.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026

contemporary

2 of 2 noun
  • She is politically very different from most of her contemporaries.
  • He was a contemporary of George Washington.
  • Monk took longer than any of his contemporaries to gain fame.
    — Lawrence Toppman, charlotteobserver, 2 Apr. 2018
  • A lot of my contemporaries were gone.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
  • Wave has as much in common with him as with his contemporaries.
    — Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2020
  • Ben appears to have no friends or contemporaries of any kind.
    — Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2018
  • All of her contemporaries are gone.
    — Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Be glad your father has someone who is a contemporary to share his fears, grief and anger with.
    — Washington Post, 16 Jan. 2021
  • Good thing then that Smith knows when to steer toward the contemporary.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 27 May 2021
  • The project also had its start with an idea borrowed (if not filched) from a contemporary.
    — Willard Spiegelman, WSJ, 18 June 2021
  • Her vision was epic; her voice was lyric, unequaled by any of her contemporaries.
    — Michael Granberry, Dallas News, 6 Aug. 2019
  • Ranking at the top are news/talk, adult contemporary and country.
    — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star, 22 Jan. 2020
  • Most of Puglisi’s contemporaries have moved on to other schools.
    — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Her contemporaries were quick to take notice.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 23 May 2026
  • Over the years, his contemporaries have spoken highly of him as a coach and as a human.
    — Zach Harper, New York Times, 2 June 2026
  • Wood believes the show has broader appeal than many of its late-night contemporaries.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
  • This body of work, which varies in medium and style, contrasts the ancient with the contemporary.
    — Dallas News, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Most of his contemporaries probably would have swung and missed or grounded out.
    — Dennis Manoloff, cleveland.com, 26 Sep. 2017
  • Many of Michael's famous contemporaries will also show up in the film.
    — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The notion that any contemporary could pick up the mantle in his wake is a steep mental hurdle.
    — Henry Flynn, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2021
  • Some of their contemporaries may have reached higher heights, but Thrice is still here when so many others aren’t.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
  • See how the horny hockey show escaped the criticism and did what its contemporaries cannot.
    — CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The four-bedroom contemporary just west of town smelled of fresh paint, flooring, sealant and new beginnings.
    — Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2020
  • Like a lot of his contemporaries, Marder fled the United States.
    — Longreads, 29 Mar. 2018
  • Like nearly all of its contemporaries, the Sportage is just a vehicle.
    — New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Ashwin clearly has a different way of looking at the sport than some of his contemporaries.
    — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
  • For my father, a contemporary of Dole's, Russell was the big city.
    — Susan Page, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2021
  • Moody contemporary Lean into depth if your moon is in Scorpio.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The two-story contemporary, set on a third of an acre, has an exterior of glass, concrete and stained wood.
    — Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2019
  • This is a director who’s grasping at bigger ideals than many of his contemporaries would even attempt.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026

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