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Recent Examples of latter-day
Everything leads us to believe that Veska and Iliya will duke it out or that Said will ride in to save the day, like a latter-day Shane.
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Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
22 May 2026
In the past couple of decades, however, Czernowin has deëmphasized the frantic gesturing that characterizes so much latter-day modernism.
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Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
The United States president arrived hat in hand, seeking money and promises from China’s latter-day emperor, Xi Jinping.
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Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
This latter-day diner is true to the genre, down to its Formica, chrome and gum-cracking soul, with breakfast understood as the apotheosis of the day and the almost supernaturally fluffy pancakes, anointed in syrup and salted honey-maple butter, available until closing time.
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Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
22 May 2026
In the past couple of decades, however, Czernowin has deëmphasized the frantic gesturing that characterizes so much latter-day modernism.
—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
The United States president arrived hat in hand, seeking money and promises from China’s latter-day emperor, Xi Jinping.
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Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
This latter-day diner is true to the genre, down to its Formica, chrome and gum-cracking soul, with breakfast understood as the apotheosis of the day and the almost supernaturally fluffy pancakes, anointed in syrup and salted honey-maple butter, available until closing time.
—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latter-day
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In another recent study on the impact of AI on jobs, the California AI-unemployment tracker examined the state across industries, education levels and region and highlighted some worrying trends.
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While in line with recent guidance from the Department of Energy, the recommendation drew the ire of a number of Republicans.
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This boxy humming machine was basically the teacher's equivalent of a supercomputer and about as high-tech as things got in those days.
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The plant will expand capabilities for high-tech electronics manufacturing.
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For the first time, a full immersive L-ISA surround system wraps the 17,500-seat amphitheater in spatial audio, turning century-old architecture into a futuristic, customizable listening environment.
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When all technology stops working on the futuristic planet of Prysmos, magic becomes the dominant force.
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“Latter-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latter-day. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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