All modern synonyms
modΒ·ern
M m adj modern
- new β other than the former or the old: a new era; in the New World.
- state-of-the-art β the latest and most sophisticated or advanced stage of a technology, art, or science.
- contemporary β Contemporary things are modern and relate to the present time.
- current β A current is a steady and continuous flowing movement of some of the water in a river, lake, or sea.
- stylish β characterized by or conforming to style or the fashionable standard; fashionably elegant; smart or chic: She wore a very stylish gown to the inaugural ball.
- present-day β current; modern: present-day techniques; present-day English.
- novel β Roman Law. an imperial enactment subsequent and supplementary to an imperial compilation and codification of authoritative legal materials. Usually, Novels. imperial enactments subsequent to the promulgation of Justinian's Code and supplementary to it: one of the four divisions of the Corpus Juris Civilis.
- concomitant β Concomitant is used to describe something that happens at the same time as another thing and is connected with it.
- avant-garde β Avant-garde art, music, theatre, and literature is very modern and experimental.
- present β being, existing, or occurring at this time or now; current: increasing respect for the present ruler of the small country.
- latest β occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
- now β at the present time or moment: You are now using a dictionary.
- recent β of late occurrence, appearance, or origin; lately happening, done, made, etc.: recent events; a recent trip.
- today β this present day: Today is beautiful.
- coincident β Coincident events happen at the same time.
- concurrent β Concurrent events or situations happen at the same time.
- fresh β newly made or obtained: fresh footprints.
- last word β the closing remark or comment, as in an argument: By the rules of debate she would have the last word.
- late β occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
- modernistic β modern.
- modish β in the current fashion; stylish.
- newfangled β of a new kind or fashion: newfangled ideas.
- prevailing β predominant: prevailing winds.
- prevalent β widespread; of wide extent or occurrence; in general use or acceptance.
- latter-day β of a later or following period: latter-day pioneers.
- up-to-the-minute β extending to the present moment, as information, facts, or style: an up-to-the-minute news report.
- contempo β contemporary
- cutting edge β If you are at the cutting edge of a particular field of activity, you are involved in its most important or most exciting developments.
- leading edge β Aeronautics. the edge of an airfoil or propeller blade facing the direction of motion.
- neoteric β modern; new; recent.
- new-fashioned β lately come into fashion; made in a new style, fashion, etc.
adjective modern
- up-to-date β (of persons, buildings, etc.) keeping up with the times, as in outlook, information, ideas, appearance, or style.
- modernised β to make modern; give a new or modern character or appearance to: to modernize one's ideas; to modernize a kitchen.
- innovative β tending to innovate, or introduce something new or different; characterized by innovation.
- progressive β favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are, especially in political matters: a progressive mayor.
- enlightened β Having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook.
- advanced β An advanced system, method, or design is modern and has been developed from an earlier version of the same thing.
- forward-looking β planning for or anticipating possible future events, conditions, etc.; progressive.
noun modern
- music β an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and color.
- plainsong β the unisonous vocal music used in the Christian church from the earliest times.
- rock and roll β a style of popular music that derives in part from blues and folk music and is marked by a heavily accented beat and a simple, repetitive phrase structure.
- bebop β Bebop is a form of jazz music with complex harmonies and rhythms. The abbreviation bop is also used.
- ragtime β a novel (1975) by E. L. Doctorow.
- heavy metal β big iron