modern-day

adjective

mod·​ern-day ˈmä-dərn-ˈdā How to pronounce modern-day (audio)
: existing today
problems facing most modern-day families
modern-day China
—often used to indicate that someone or something of the present is similar to someone or something of the past
The two lovers are a modern-day Romeo and Juliet.
the modern-day equivalent of a town crier

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The ship has not made a port call in more than 200 days, setting a modern-day record for consecutive days at sea, according to Democratic lawmakers who have called for answers. — Reuters, NBC news, 17 Aug. 2026 Our tried-and-true communication strategies can adapt to modern-day needs. — Amy Packard Berry, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Ryan Reynolds is already something of a modern-day Renaissance man, being a highly successful actor, billionaire business mogul, and global soccer magnate. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026 How does a mini electric truck that’s barely longer than a Mini Cooper tow more than most modern-day pickup trucks twice its size? — New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for modern-day

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of modern-day was in 1870

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“Modern-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modern-day. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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