present-day

adjective

ˈpre-zᵊnt-ˈdā How to pronounce present-day (audio)
Definition of present-daynext
1
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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2
as in current
existing or in progress right now the present-day administration in Washington

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Recent Examples of present-day The exact reason for the planet's unusual tilt has long perplexed astronomers, and debate continues over what might have led to its present-day appearance. — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026 During the past several years, climate change has shifted from a future problem to a present-day crisis. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026 In present-day 1995, the fictional FBI agent Joanne Miller (Shailene Woodley) searches for the person responsible for mysterious explosions over the last 16 years. — Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026 The hoard includes coins from present-day Sweden, Britain and Germany, as well as dirhams originating from areas that are now part of Turkey and Iran. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for present-day
Recent Examples of Synonyms for present-day
  1. modern
  2. current
  3. contemporary
  4. present
  5. new
  6. ongoing
Adjective
  • Our research suggests these tombs were designed and constructed not simply to house the dead, but to affect the living through a sensorily immersive environment similar to a modern 3D film experience.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • From Mudmee Thai silk to handwoven indigo cotton sourced from Don Koi, textiles were reworked using modern techniques such as laser cutting — which also showcased the influence of India through the brand’s Thai identity.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of modern
Adjective
  • That costs additional money—both London teams this past week set up headquarters for fans, with current and former players participating in events throughout the lead-up to the game—and also provides some additional income.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Swift appears as a spectral figure trying to warn Johnson that, based on her own experience, her rich husband has more sinister intentions than his current bride imagines.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of current
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  • The focus, according to their proposal, will be on contexts of appropriation, chains of ownership, and the significance of the artifacts to contemporary Cameroon.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Men’s accessories encompass bags in tactile raffia, calfskin and denim for a relaxed summer mood with its clean contemporary shapes and artisanal details.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of contemporary
Adjective
  • In present day, back on the planet decimated by the Manhunters, John interrogates Sinestro (Ulrich Thomsen) and learns that Noah freed the villain from prison.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • That’s very much present in both our opening and closing night selections, but also across the whole program.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of present
Adjective
  • There are currently around 1,000 new Pip claims submitted every day in the UK; about 34% are successful.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 4 Oct. 2026
  • On Monday, the first day of the Supreme Court's new term, the justices will hear the Boulder case that could decide the fate of others like it.
    — LINDSAY WHITEHURST, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of new
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  • Protests are ongoing, and the issue could play a major role in Cape Town’s upcoming municipal elections.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Still, this feud feels like the future, like something vital and ongoing that is going to give us years of drama.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of ongoing

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“Present-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present-day. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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