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
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The show, which also starred Alyssa Milano and Holly Marie Combs, centered on three sisters navigating the modern world — and often saving it — as powerful good witches.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
The grey-beige shade mimics a natural wood texture that blends into a mix of décor aesthetics from farmhouse to mid-century modern.
—Rylee Johnston, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
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The 2025 Indiana Hoosiers became the fifth team in modern college football history to go 15-0.
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As a singer, 26-year-old Stella Cole manages to be old-school and modern at once.
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The interdisciplinary approach brought the duke’s life and death to a stunning clarity — indicating how analyses can shed new light on age-old mysteries, even murders.—
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While earning a master's degree in exercise and coaching science at University College Dublin, she was introduced to CrossFit and discovered a new kind of challenge with its emphasis on versatility and constant adaptation.—
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Though Reiner, a lifelong liberal, disagreed with Kirk's conservative beliefs, the filmmaker's remarks about the incident emphasized the importance of nonviolence.—
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Underly, a liberal, was reelected last year to a second term as state superintendent with strong support from teacher unions and state Democrats.—
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The style throughout, irrespective of category, is lively without being hectic, a pleasing postmodern blend of contemporary, midcentury, and roughly Victorian elements.—
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Those who despise Bacharach’s fluting tunes and David’s simple — if emotive — lyrics, consigning them to often denigrated genres such as easy listening, elevator music, adult contemporary or luxe pop.—
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The designer, known for his sustainable approach to fashion, made the Mudac’s modernist building pop with a selection of his exuberant beaded creations, and covered an entire room in recycled colored plastic balls in a preview of his upcoming venture into interior design.—
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Find mix-and-match patterns, sculptural light fixtures, and sleek furniture, whether that’s the look-at-me bar in green, or the slender modernist seats.—
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There is less of an emphasis on styling, and more attention to comfort and stylish practicality.—
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Sellew is a bold new voice, using sharp, stylish prose to explore the hinterland of contemporary mating.—
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Her lead performance as Willa, the daughter of underground revolutionaries, has earned Infiniti nominations among multiple voting bodies including her first recognition at the Golden Globes.—
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The daughter of a Marxist revolutionary, Rodríguez relentlessly defended the Maduro regime against accusations of drug-trafficking and election-stealing.—
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You’d be surprised at how leveled-up your loungewear becomes under a fashionable trench coat, and how swapping your overworn, pilling sweatpants for equally comfortable track pants or satin trousers turns comfy wear into a statement.—
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Alo Yoga consistently delivers fashionable picks that are comfortable enough to wear all day, and my most recent matching set is no exception.—
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Act fast to shop Amazon’s current hottest deals because prices aren’t guaranteed to last through the month.—
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The ardent fan can’t expect this running game to produce 164 yards in its current state; the reasonable fan of any NFL team can’t expect to go 10-for-18 on third- and fourth-downs, either.—
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“Modern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modern. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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