UP-TO-THE-MINUTE Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

up-to-the-minute

adjective

ˈəp-tü-ṯẖə-ˈmi-nət

Definition of up-to-the-minute

as in modern

being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles the company insists on having up-to-the-minute firewall and antivirus software

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Recent Examples of up-to-the-minute In a city as up-to-the-minute as ours, finding a place to get a haircut that bad probably took some doing. — Caleb Crain, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 Rohde told The Enquirer that up-to-the-minute availability is only available when a customer is in a store. — Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Mar. 2026 Come Sunday, March 15, follow along with Vanity Fair’s live blog for photos, commentary, and up-to-the-minute coverage of Oscar night. — Maggie Coughlan, Vanity Fair, 12 Mar. 2026 Keep up with the live blog for up-to-the-minute news. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for up-to-the-minute

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Monastiq is an all-day restaurant with a modern take on traditional Czech cuisine, complete with special menus for kids as well as a seasonal selection of dishes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Though guests will love the home’s open-concept layout, gourmet kitchen, and modern touches, the great outdoors are the main draw.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of modern

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That same year, Wolfram set out on an ambitious new direction in science aimed at understanding the origins of complexity in nature.

— Big Think, Big Think, 4 Aug. 2026
If your crepe myrtles aren’t receiving enough light, transplant them to a new growing location when the plants are dormant in winter.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of new

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The design wows with airy lounges, plush seating nooks, chrome finishes, curved contemporary furnishings and floor-to-ceiling glass with jaw-dropping vistas at every turn.

— Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Stephanie Gavan is a freelance writer and editor from Liverpool with a background in contemporary art and a deep affection for Italy, having spent years living among the canals of Venice.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of contemporary

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