1
as in concurrent
existing or occurring at the same period of time
the absurd notion that early cave dwellers were contemporary with the dinosaurs
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2
as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
a magazine devoted to contemporary fashions
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as in companion
a person who lives at the same time or is about the same age as another
Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin were exact contemporaries, actually being born on the same day in 1809
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Recent Examples of contemporary
Lottie Gross, AFAR Media, 3 June 2025
The show features the living flowers that inspired van Gogh, as well as monumental reinterpretations by contemporary artists.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 June 2025
Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
Selling for about $20,000 in 1972—roughly the same as a Ferrari Daytona or Lamborghini Jarama—Maserati’s original Ghibli has never attained the market value of its contemporaries that have a horse or bull on the hood.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 7 May 2025
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Adjective
Don’t miss a peek inside the iconic red telephone boxes on Castle Way, in which K6 Gallery hosts ever-changing contemporary art exhibitions.
—Lottie Gross, AFAR Media, 3 June 2025
The show features the living flowers that inspired van Gogh, as well as monumental reinterpretations by contemporary artists.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 June 2025
Noun
Other contemporaries of these animals included large cephalopods such as giant squid, as well as huge sea scorpions.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
Selling for about $20,000 in 1972—roughly the same as a Ferrari Daytona or Lamborghini Jarama—Maserati’s original Ghibli has never attained the market value of its contemporaries that have a horse or bull on the hood.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contemporary
Adjective
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For instance, in 2024, Twitch had an average of 2.38 million concurrent viewers.—
Sergi Cerrato,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Each Grand Jury Prize winner will receive $2,500; winners may also qualify to enter their respective films in the Short Film category of the Academy Awards® for the concurrent season without a theatrical run.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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In modern times, Susan Ford, Chelsea Clinton, the Bush twins and the Obama sisters have all navigated their teenage and young adult years under the spotlight.—
Linda Marx,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Beneath this green canopy lies a modern transport facility equipped to handle high-speed rail and daily commuters, while above, the original 1907 station has been meticulously reconstructed as a cultural landmark.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Two hikers called 911 to report their hiking companion had died, New York rangers said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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Pertwee also introduced the world to Sarah-Jane Smith, Jo Grant, and Liz Shaw, three of the most loved companions in the show's run.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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With a lockable synchronic-tilt mechanism and special Z-Shape design, the Kaiser 2 can accommodate a weight up to 180kg, quite a bit more than normal mechanisms on office chairs and the back can be reclined to an angle of 160 degrees which can be locked when not in rocking mode.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
11 Oct. 2021
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For his last runway collection, unveiled in September, Michele constructed a parallel universe of side-by-side shows separated by a wall that when lifted revealed twins in identical looks in synchronic stride.—
Colleen Barry,
Fortune,
24 Nov. 2022
Adjective
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Experts say the easiest way to become more open is to try something new.—
Elizabeth Passarella,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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First discovered: 4 p.m. June 5 Initial location: Nevada County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Brockway A new wildfire was reported today at 4 p.m. in Nevada County.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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For the perfect accompaniment to afternoon tea, try these Coffee Cake Scones from the Bon Appétit Bake Club.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 June 2025
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The live performance will provide the accompaniment.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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The sheer number of DNA shifts that must have occurred in rapid succession to create this synchronous outcome also reflects the strong pressure horses were likely under to become fast and tireless.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
27 Mar. 2025
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The key lies in a fast oscillating sheet known as a diffuser, onto which synchronous images are projected at high speed (2,880 images per second) and at different heights; human persistence of vision ensures that these images are perceived as true 3D objects.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The French president met with his Indonesian counterpart on Wednesday as Emmanuel Macron continued his weeklong trip to Southeast Asia focused on strengthening regional ties in an increasingly unstable global landscape.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 May 2025
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Officials started making calls to counterparts Wednesday night to emphasize that, in their minds, nothing had changed and that process and urgency should be maintained.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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“Contemporary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contemporary. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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