as in new
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
this hairstyle is absolutely the most modern fashion out there
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as in liberal
a person with very modern ideas
the leaders of the American suffragists were originally regarded by many people as uppity moderns who should have stayed in their place
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Recent Examples of modern
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
This summer brings The Pass by Charlie Palmer, a modern tavern with prime cuts, seafood and seasonal produce.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Katie McDonough, Curbed, 6 Oct. 2025
As a singer, 26-year-old Stella Cole manages to be old-school and modern at once.
—Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
After gaining national attention, X-100 influenced the future of modern residential design and shaped California Modernism style, Boyenga said.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
This summer brings The Pass by Charlie Palmer, a modern tavern with prime cuts, seafood and seasonal produce.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
The living room has southern exposures for all-day light and a working fireplace; the kitchen is a 90s Home Depot riff on mid-century modern that appeals to me.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 6 Oct. 2025
As a singer, 26-year-old Stella Cole manages to be old-school and modern at once.
—Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modern
Adjective
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Carson Benge homered in his first career game, going back-to-back with Francisco Alvarez at the bottom of a new-look lineup, and Freddy Peralta (1-0) won his Mets debut as New York improved to 42-23 on opening day before a sellout crowd of 41,449.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Brewers are looking to the Blue Springs native to be their new ace and lead them back to the National League Championship Series, and maybe even further.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Her efforts to come to terms with polyamory are couched as a political project—part of being an open-minded liberal—as much as a romantic one.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
18 Mar. 2026
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Levin’s identity, as a Jewish liberal who worked with Israel critics, added urgency to the campaign.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Following a meticulous four-year renovation, creative directors Kirstin Bailey and Paul Haslhofer have carefully preserved the building’s historic bones while introducing a more contemporary aesthetic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Nearby, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth pairs bold contemporary architecture with a strong collection of modern and contemporary works.—
Taylor Haught,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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The seven-bedroom, seven-bath home reflects his love for handcrafted materials and modernist influences, especially from Frank Lloyd Wright and Mexican architect Luis Barragán.—
BusinessDen,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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The neoclassical West Building is filled with European and American art through the early 20th century, and the modernist East Building is dedicated to modern and contemporary works.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Restaurant by day, stylish club by night.—
Zacharia Washington,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The technical goals don’t interfere with the home’s stylish design, though.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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Among the first lessons that Iran’s Islamic revolutionaries learned after coming to power in 1979 was that their best ally against American power was American democracy.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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The organizers were arrested and denounced by authorities as counter-revolutionaries.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Set the scene Copenhagen Fashion Week may only occur twice a year, but staying at the Bella Grande recreates the city’s most fashionable event on the daily.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The final space in the show considers Gnoli’s preoccupation with clothing, in part a product of his costume-design background and exposure to his first wife’s fashionable friends.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
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With the transfer portal opening April 7, after the conclusion of the NCAA Tournament, Miller spoke as directly as possible to current 49ers players, who stood out in a room full of green and gold.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Michael suggested that the current war with Hezbollah could be the last and is likely to continue until Katz’s objectives are accomplished.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Modern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modern. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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