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 lobster shack in present-day Widow’s Bay, for instance, was repurposed into the dock from which Sarah and the Warren children flee. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026 The result is a compelling indictment of Russia’s historical and present-day imperialism. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026 Chaldean Christians are members of the Chaldean Catholic Church, which has its roots in present-day Iraq and the broader Mesopotamian region. — Donald Keough, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026 Third Battle of Panipat (1761), the last of the three battles that took place between 1526 and 1761 at Panipat (in present-day Haryana, India), about 50 miles (80 km) north of Delhi. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 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
  • Users reported problems with Outlook, while OpenAI said users may experience problems starting or continuing tasks in ChatGPT Work, temporarily disabling two of the modern office's favorite methods of assigning more work.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Drew This gender-neutral name is inspired by former Saints quarterback Drew Brees, considered one of the best signal-callers of the modern era.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of modern
Adjective
  • According to the International Energy Agency, global small modular reactor capacity could reach roughly 40 GW by 2050 under current policies, or as much as 120 GW under an accelerated scenario.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The longer the current situation continues, the greater the strain on an economy already struggling with shortages, inflation and restrictions on trade.
    — Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of current
Adjective
  • Beyond its restoration, the historic Palazzo Giovanelli has been reimagined as a boutique, 33-room, five-star hotel that blends a rich Venetian heritage with contemporary luxury.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Her replacement, Christophe Leribault, critics say, is a somewhat safer pick who will likely shift the museum away from the robust contemporary art program under Des Cars, and toward a more French and Western-centric vision.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of contemporary
Adjective
  • Kayley and Nathan’s efforts are intercut with Kasandra opening her birthday present from Jeff (whose airways are now totally clear), a $100,000 diamond necklace.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Commissioners Steve Harrelson and Raymond Jarvis were present while Michael White, the chairman, was absent.
    — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of present
Adjective
  • Now is a great time to pick up a new pair of sneakers for fall while prices are low.
    — Anna Traver, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
  • With the team entering a new era with a new coaching staff, Baltimore made some moves that were a bit atypical on roster cutdown day.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of new
Adjective
  • Amaya said there is little doubt that the ongoing El Niño is headed for an extraordinary peak intensity, given how much heat lurks just beneath the surface of the tropical Pacific, destined to rise up over time.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Regular driving brings ongoing costs including servicing, oil changes, tires and parking, while crowded campuses and urban areas can make finding a parking space a headache in itself.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 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 2 Sep. 2026.

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