UP-TO-DATENESS Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

up-to-dateness

noun

as in currentness

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Unlike Chakrabarti, Wiener has also been a part of San Francisco’s insular community for decades, and has his own base of support — though he is considered a moderate to Chakrabarti’s progressiveness.

— Anita Chabria, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Its reputation is one of progressiveness and social awareness.

— Christian Orozco, NBC news, 12 Sep. 2025

Definition of progressiveness

Noun

Washington must stop antagonizing Ottawa and instead cooperate with its northern neighbor on Arctic and maritime security, mineral extraction and trade, and technological innovation.

— Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026
Sweden is, quite simply, the most investable innovation economy in Europe.

— Jan Larsson, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of innovation

Noun

This divergence in labor market performance by gender can be partially explained by which industries are growing, according to Stahle.

— Alex Harring,Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
The divergence shows that buyers have become more selective while remaining willing to make significant bets when the strategic rationale is strong.

— Rusty Wiley, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of divergence

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up-to-date

up-to-dateness

up to snuff

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