as in new
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
this hairstyle is absolutely the most modern fashion out there
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as in liberal
a person with very modern ideas
the leaders of the American suffragists were originally regarded by many people as uppity moderns who should have stayed in their place
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Recent Examples of modern
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Not only were her clothing choices a sight to behold, but her influence on modern jewelry trends can still be felt today.
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Moises Mendez Ii,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Mar. 2026
But following a two-year renovation, the modern has been deftly woven in.
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Lindsey Tramuta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The boat comes with modern amenities like special laboratory refrigerators to store water samples and computer desks to allow continuous measurements of water quality while conducting water quality sampling.
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Not only were her clothing choices a sight to behold, but her influence on modern jewelry trends can still be felt today.
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Moises Mendez Ii,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
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Best Midcentury Clock Unexpected red theory meets midcentury-modern in this petite tabletop clock from Seiko.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Mar. 2026
But following a two-year renovation, the modern has been deftly woven in.
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Lindsey Tramuta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modern
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Mask ban for law enforcement officers, criminal records sealing and tenant protections are among a host of new measures taking effect.
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In the videos, women share their transformations in which their post-divorce selves are often fitter, with clearer skin and a new wardrobe.
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Stern is an angry liberal, someone whose entire perspective on the country, on sports, on entertainment, is based on the ideology of the president.
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Labour have, since the 2024 election, lost a number of voters to parties on the liberal-left of the political spectrum, be that the Greens and Liberal Democrats, or Plaid Cymru in Wales and the SNP in Scotland.
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Dubbed Camp Meeker Cabin, the project strips mountain living back to its quieter essentials, while still embracing contemporary environmental design.
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The architecture is intentionally clean and contemporary, understated but elegant.
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Woolf composed her great modernist novels and her brilliant essays while troubled by suicidal thoughts and the tumult of two world wars.
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In 2003, Miu Miu staged its own modernist ode to the Hawaiian staple.
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Even a 73-year-old shopper was impressed by its stylish, comfortable fit.
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The culotte-style stretchy shorts are equal parts comfortable and stylish, and the high-neck top can be worn either tucked-in or down and loose.
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Good luck with that message in flyover country when the revolutionaries don’t enjoy the advantages of light-turnout primaries.
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Many became meeting places for the Founding Fathers and other revolutionaries as tensions with Britain grew.
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While their light blue wash and structured, straight-leg cut mimic the actress’s pair, their double-button waistband and trendy welt-front pockets add a fashionable touch.
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Our goal has never been to make the most fashionable jeans in America.
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The union says it’s already made concessions at the bargaining table but with little offered in return to improve current conditions and wages.
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“Modern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modern. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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