MODERNITY Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

modernity

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Definition of modernity

as in freshness

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Recent Examples of modernity Meanwhile, an electric color palette of zingy greens, bold reds, and Prussian blues–touched off with plenty of black accents–amplifies the property’s wildly original juxtaposition of antiquity and modernity. — Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 For many Muslim reformers, Japan represented a non-Western model of modernity. — Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026 That the film can’t see this is a sign of how muddled its politics are, especially in its treatment of the tension between nature and modernity. — Caspar Salmon, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026 Black acacia wood invites a new level of modernity that is further emphasized by the sleek finish of the Joss & Main Haiden sideboard. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for modernity

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Any cut watermelon needs to be covered and refrigerated immediately to prolong its freshness to the extent possible.

— Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026
Instead, store them in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for optimal freshness.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

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Alpha Binwani Capital's founder Ashwin Binwani said institutional investors remained positioned in carry trades against a basket of G10 currencies, led by the Australian dollar.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
The suspect in a 2022 homicide believed there was a large amount of currency hidden in a chicken stand on Foothill Boulevard, but killed a man only to make off with a paltry $110, according to police.

— Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

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