Modern synonyms

new (related)

Current or later, as opposed to former.

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contemporary

Current; modern:

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recent

Done, made, etc. just before the present time; modern; new

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mod

Of or characteristic of the mods or the styles they favored

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up-to-the-minute

Modern, contemporary

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modernness

The property of being modern

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futuristic

Being ahead of the times; innovative or revolutionary:

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stylish

Characterized by an elegant or lofty style

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innovative

The definition of innovative is someone that comes up with new ideas, concepts or methods.

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up-to-date

(Before the noun) current; recent; the latest

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modish

Conforming with fashion or style.

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new-fashioned

Newly made.

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modernistic

Of or characteristic of modernism or modernists

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having the new look

Up to date

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modernized

Having the comforts of modern life

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common

The definition of common is something that belongs to or is shared by two or more people or the community at large.

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topical

Arranged according to topic or theme; thematic.

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current

A flow of positive electric charge. The strength of current flow in any medium is related to voltage differences in that medium, as well as the electrical properties of the medium, and is measured in amperes. Since electrons are stipulated to have a negative charge, current in an electrical circuit actually flows in the opposite direction of the movement of electrons.

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neoteric

Modern, new-fangled.

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present-day

Of the present time

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high tech

Alternative spelling of hi-tech.

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progressive

Continuing by successive steps

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old-fashioned (antonym)

Suited to or favoring the styles, methods, manners, or ideas of past times; esp., out-of-date; antiquated; outmoded

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state-of-the-art

Alternative form of state of the art.

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in-the-swim

(Idiomatic) Actively participating in the flow of events; very involved.

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antiquated (antonym)

Aged

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dernier-cri

Up to date

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novel

The definition of novel is something new or different.

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outdated (antonym)

Out of date, old-fashioned, antiquated.

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ancient (antonym)

Having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age; very old.

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passe (antonym)

No longer current or in fashion; out-of-date.

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modern font

a typeface (based on an 18th century design by Gianbattista Bodoni) distinguished by regular shape and hairline serifs and heavy downstrokes

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Bodoni font

a typeface (based on an 18th century design by Gianbattista Bodoni) distinguished by regular shape and hairline serifs and heavy downstrokes

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nonmodern (antonym)

Having characteristics of past times; not modern.

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old style (antonym)

(Printing) A style of type originating in the 1700s and characterized by slight contrast between light and heavy strokes and slanting serifs.

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chic

Stylish in a smart, pleasing way

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smart

(Archaic) Brisk; fresh.

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of the present

Up to date

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prevalent

(Rare) Stronger, more effective, etc.; dominant

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avant-garde

Of, relating to, or being part of an innovative group, especially one in the arts:

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advanced

Far along in course or time:

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breaking with tradition

Up to date

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untraditional

Not traditional, or departing from tradition

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in-the-air

Up to date

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just out

Up to date

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space-age

Attributive form of space age

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ahead of its time

Up to date

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postmodern

Of or relating to art, architecture, or literature that reacts against earlier modernist principles, as by reintroducing traditional or classical elements of style or by carrying modernist styles or practices to extremes:

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mechanical

Related to mechanics (the branch of physics that deals with forces acting on mass).

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topicality

The condition of being topical.

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latest

Most recent.

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medieval (related)

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modernist (related)

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post-modern (related)

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pre-modern (related)

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with-it

Sophisticated, aware, up-to-date, etc.

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newfangled

Fond of novelty.

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sharp

Crafty or deceitful, as in business dealings:

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smooth

Suave, polished, or ingratiating, esp. in a flattering, insincere way

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cool

Neither warm nor very cold; moderately cold:

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trendy

(Slang) of, or in accordance with the latest trend, fashion or hype

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renovated

Having the comforts of modern life

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functional

The definition of functional is something that is useful for its intended purpose.

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with modern conveniences

Having the comforts of modern life

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done-over

Having the comforts of modern life

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strictly modern

Having the comforts of modern life

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contemporaneous

Existing or happening in the same period of time

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concurrent

(Computing) Involving more than one thread of computation.

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coincident

The definition of coincident is something that happens at the same time, exists in the same place or is the same as something else.

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synchronous

(Elec.) Designating or of a machine, specif. an alternating-current motor, generator, or converter, whose normal operating speed is exactly proportional to the frequency of the current in the circuit to which it is connected

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twentieth century

Concerning recent times

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of the Machine Age

Concerning recent times

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of modern times

Concerning recent times

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out-of-style (antonym)

Up to date

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dilapidated (antonym)

Having fallen into a state of disrepair or deterioration, especially through neglect

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primordial. See syn. study at new.new (antonym)

Concerning recent times

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obsolete (antonym)

Outmoded in design, style, or construction:

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knowledge (related)

Characteristic of recent times or informed of what is current

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modern-day (related)

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21st-century (related)

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late

Recent "” relative to the noun it modifies.

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prevailing

Prevalent, common, widespread.

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faddish

Having the nature of a fad

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streamlined

Having a contour designed to offer the least resistance in moving through air, water, etc.

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in vogue

Up to date

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in-use

Currently being used

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now

(Informal) Of the present or current time

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having modern improvements

Having the comforts of modern life

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conforming

Of or pertaining to conformity.

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swank

Swanky.

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au courant

Fully familiar; knowledgeable.

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fashionable

Adopting or setting current styles or trends:

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latter-day

Of recent or present time; modern

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modernity

Something modern

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out-of-date (antonym)

(Idiomatic) Too old to be used; not current; invalid; outmoded.

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old (antonym)

A grammatical intensifier, often used in describing something positive. (Mostly in idioms like good old, big old and little old, any old and some old.)

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time (related)

(Uncountable, with possessive) A person's youth or young adulthood, as opposed to the present day.

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forward-looking

Anticipating or making provision for the future; progressive

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bodoni

A style of type designed by the Italian printer Giambattista Bodoni (1740-1813)

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renaissance (related)

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nineteenth-century (related)

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19th-century (related)

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automated

Done by machine.

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victorian (antonym)

Being in the highly ornamented, massive style of architecture, decor, and furnishings popular in 19th-century England.

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run down (antonym)

In poor physical condition, as from overwork; debilitated

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fresh (related)

Not known before; new; recent

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improved (related)

That has been made better; enhanced

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present (related)

Existing or happening now; current:

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classical (related)

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traditional (related)

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20th-century (related)

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convenient (related)

Close at hand; near:

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