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
Alfredo Mineo, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
Housed in a 16th-century Medici palace, this award-winning bar, now ranked among the World’s 50 Best Bars, blends Renaissance grandeur with contemporary style.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
As contemporaries, Lamar and Drake have each carved out successful musical careers with multiple No. 1 songs (five for Lamar, 13 for Drake) on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Originally released in 1994, the campaign, which kicked off today, gives the classic fragrance a contemporary twist.
—Alfredo Mineo, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
Housed in a 16th-century Medici palace, this award-winning bar, now ranked among the World’s 50 Best Bars, blends Renaissance grandeur with contemporary style.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
Fiennes has been a creature of the stage since his days studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where his contemporaries included Iain Glen, Jane Horrocks, David Morrissey, Paul Rhys, Joely Richardson and Jason Watkins.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
As contemporaries, Lamar and Drake have each carved out successful musical careers with multiple No. 1 songs (five for Lamar, 13 for Drake) on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contemporary
Adjective
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The concurrent meetings of the two bodies are known as the Two Sessions.—
TIME,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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Before the switch to Motorola and the concurrent addition of fire station alerting software, telecommunicators would have to put callers on hold to dispatch emergency responders.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As a result, visitors can enjoy modern comforts while also being surrounded by nature.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2025
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The top pick is the Badgley Mischka Gigi Pointed-Toe Flat for their ability to combine both a modern and vintage look.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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What a rare and thrilling opportunity to watch Chris Pratt exchange snarky but affectionate banter with a small, smart-mouthed CGI companion!—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
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One of these white dwarfs is thought to be stripping material from a planetary companion, destroying it albeit in a slower fashion than WD 2226-210 did its planetary meal.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 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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Wide receiver Deebo Samuel is the Washington Commanders' newest offensive weapon.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The music, name and likeness of Notorious B.I.G. will soon have a new home as the late rapper’s estate is close to signing a deal with Primary Wave, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.—
Shirley Halperin for The Hollywood Reporter,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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All season performances take place at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, with live accompaniment by the Lyric Opera Orchestra.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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Artemis now sometimes provides musical accompaniment in the Crossroads.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Time is rendered as a synchronous blend of moments, untethering and distorting any normative perspective.—
Sakhi Thirani,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Mar. 2023
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Well, considering the space telescope will be pretty much mapping everything in the sky from its special dawn-dusk sun synchronous orbit that keeps it cool enough to study infrared emissions — the list is endless.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Institute’s Democratic counterpart, the National Democratic Institute, faces a similar challenge.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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Research shows that Black women are 50% less likely to be diagnosed with the condition than their white counterparts.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Contemporary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contemporary. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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