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as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
present-day technology has rendered yesterday's marvels obsolete
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as in current
existing or in progress right now
the present-day administration in Washington
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Recent Examples of present-day
More than 5,300 years ago, a civilization emerged along the lush basins of the Indus River in present-day northwest India and Pakistan.
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
Set in present-day, smalltown Norway, the film combines nostalgic storytelling with fresh, witty perspectives, that will entertain the entire family.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
However, the study authors reasoned that the craftspeople who made the beads during that time would have been more skilled than present-day archaeologists.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
Her documentary 1-800-On-Her-Own, offering an intimate look at her present-day life and career, premiered at last year’s Tribeca Festival.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
Set in present-day, smalltown Norway, the film combines nostalgic storytelling with fresh, witty perspectives, that will entertain the entire family.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
However, the study authors reasoned that the craftspeople who made the beads during that time would have been more skilled than present-day archaeologists.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
Her documentary 1-800-On-Her-Own, offering an intimate look at her present-day life and career, premiered at last year’s Tribeca Festival.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for present-day
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All of which gives off a horribly modern stink, worthy of Tarantino—or, indeed, of G.T.A., where the agony of dying is no more than a passing inconvenience.—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2025
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Its sophisticated yet modern look effortlessly ties together any outfit and is bound to become a wardrobe staple.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Gutierrez, the union leader, said that in addition to the hiring freeze, a buyout offer letter sent to the federal workforce also went to current federal firefighters.—
Jacob Soboroff,
NBC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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These should statements suggest our current status is not good enough.—
Sandy Thibault,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Dating Game | Dir. Violet Du Feng; 2025; USA, U.K., Norway; 90 min Three men look for love in contemporary China, where, in the aftermath of the One Child Policy, men far outnumber women.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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Some call it a higher premium, higher contemporary brand.—
David Moin,
WWD,
5 Feb. 2025
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Do your best to stay present in the moment, forgive the past and don’t speculate on the future. Change your mental filter.—
Sandy Thibault,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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That wasn’t an issue with the older pigs, however, since their mature teeth were already present.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
7 Feb. 2025
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Hu Sanshou; 2024; China; 113 min A filmmaker returns to his hometown, where villagers honor the deceased by excavating and transporting the bodies to their new resting grounds.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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The launch of the film complex follows the UK government introducing a 40 percent corporate tax rates relief for film and TV studio facilities until 2034, and a new independent film incentive of 40 percent.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Feb. 2025
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Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker of Blink-182 are doing their part amid the ongoing fires in Los Angeles.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Still, high costs of cancer drugs have been an ongoing debate in the medical community, Miksad said.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Present-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present-day. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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