UP-TO-DATE Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

up-to-date

adjective

ˈəp-tə-ˈdāt

Definition of up-to-date

as in modern

being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles demanded the most up-to-date computer system available

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as in informed

having information especially as a result of study or experience I'm afraid that I'm not up-to-date on that issue

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Recent Examples of up-to-date This year’s edition did not include other metrics that were part of previous reports, such as a breakdown per product category, citing the lack of up-to-date data. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Milan said the new imagery communicates freshness, up-to-date-ness. — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026 Officials urged drivers to download the Waze app for the most up-to-date, live detour navigation. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 For up-to-date public health information, follow @publichealthOC on Facebook, X and Instagram. — Susan Bromley, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for up-to-date

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Adjective

Today, the hotel remains a grand dame of Milan, offering a perfect mix of old-world luxury with modern amenities, all delivered through impeccable hospitality.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
All four getting in is probably impossible; even three Best Picture nominations for a single studio is extremely rare in the modern era.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of modern

Adjective

Working with a patient advocate can help patients feel more confident in making informed decisions.

— Jennifer Schlinger, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026
Our responsibility is to provide accurate medical information, compassionate counseling and the full range of medically reasonable options so patients can make informed decisions consistent with their values.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of informed

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

Adjective

While the UConn Huskies men’s and women’s basketball teams know the thrill of national championships, our football fans are more acquainted with the highs-and-lows of an upstart contender and an uphill battle.

— U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Classic-TV enthusiasts are well acquainted with the impact Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz had on the medium.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026

Definition of acquainted

Adjective

All manner of contemporary art is shown here, with a collection over 200,000 pieces strong, ranging from Diane Arbus and Cindy Sherman photographs to paintings from Francis Bacon and Sol LeWitt sculptures.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
Hybridity and borderlessness are everywhere in contemporary pop music.

— Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of contemporary

Adjective

The New York Yankees face an all-too-familiar 2-0 deficit in the postseason, largely due to an all-too-familiar mind-numbing facet of the team.

— Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
The 1,800-square-foot layout was configured to work harder without sacrificing familiar sight lines.

— Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of familiar

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

Adjective

In 2001, authorities became aware of the discrepancies surrounding Jamal’s immigration history, and he was eventually convicted of lying to immigration officials.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Painfully aware of this, Shawn waited for one of the drunk old men to comment, heckle, make one of those incomprehensible jokes that drew rude laughter from adults.

— Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026

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