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(adj)
In modern style.
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Extremely modern.
Alternative form of state of the art. [At the highest level of development at a particular time; cutting-edge.]
Modern, of the present age (shorthand for ‘contemporary with the present’).
At or close to the state of the art.
(before the noun, idiomatic) Current; recent; the latest.
Characterized by the creation of new ideas or inventions.
Recently made, or created.
Having happened a short while ago.
Of or relating to the Streamline Moderne school of architecture.
Having an interest in the future, and planning for it.
Most recent.
Final, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind.
Promoting or favoring progress towards improved conditions or new policies, ideas, or methods.
Characteristic of or influenced by a current popular trend or style; in fashion; in vogue.
Having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress.
Near the end of a period of time.
Not classical.
(n)
A male given name originating as a coinage.
(MTE, slang) Crazy, insane.
(N)
the name given to the serif typefaces first designed by Giambattista Bodoni in the late eighteenth century and frequently revived since.
a typeface (based on an 18th century design by gianbattista bodoni) distinguished by regular shape and hairline serifs and heavy downstrokes
brought up to date
in accord with the most fashionable ideas or style
(British spelling) That has undergone modernisation.
including the very latest information
The process of modernizing.
Existing or created in the same period of time.
Of the same age or era; contemporary.
Representing the forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field.
That exists, or has existence, especially that exists now.
Current; of the present.
In existence now; current or contemporary.
Alternative form of brand new. [Utterly new, as new as possible.]
(British spelling) Alternative spelling of modernization. [The process of modernizing.]
Newly produced or obtained; recent.
Modern, recent.
(informal) Current; up to date.
Relating to now, for the time being; current.
Of a person: having obtained worldly experience, and lacking naiveté; cosmopolitan, worldly-wise.
Involving speaking.
(v)
(intransitive) To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
(uncountable) Expression in words, either speech or writing.
Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking.
(transitive) To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.
Done at the proper time or within the proper time limits; prompt.
(law) An entity having legal personality, and thus able to own property and to sue and be sued in its own name; a corporation.
(intransitive) To communicate, usually by means of speech.
A formal meeting, in person, for the assessment of a candidate or applicant.
The process by which something is upgraded.
To be engaged in informal conversation.
Having life; alive.
Having life; living; not dead.
(only used attributively) Having life; that is alive.
The action of the verb talk.
(informal) Of, or in accordance with the latest trend, fashion or hype.
(uncountable) Popular trends, especially in clothing; the industry that designs clothing and sometimes other related items.
Alternative spelling of hi-tech. [(informal) Of, or using high technology.]
An improved component or replacement item, usually applied to technology.
Pulsing with energy or activity.
A female parent, especially of a human; a female who parents a child (which she has given birth to, adopted, or fostered).
Existing or occurring at the moment.
Untried or inexperienced.
Alternative spelling of he (Hebrew letter) [(uncountable) The game of tag, or it, in which the player attempting to catch the others is called "he".]
A car manufactured by the Hyundai Motor Group.
(slang, dated) Aware, informed, up-to-date, trendy.
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
A part of a whole, especially a comparatively small part.
Reformist; tending to modernize.
(computing, of electronic equipment) Capability of being improved in functionality by the addition or replacement of components.
Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of modernizing. [Reformist; tending to modernize.]
A municipal city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea.
Conforming with fashion or style.
Any group of people who invent or promote new techniques or concepts, especially in the arts.
Of technology, a concept, etc, so far advanced as to appear to be from the future.
(adv)
At the present time.
Of, relating to, or derived from tradition.
A person who lived in ancient times.
(music) Describing Western music and musicians of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
A perfect and/or early example of a particular style.
Pertaining to a convention, as in following generally accepted principles, methods and behaviour.
A postmodernist.
Someone living in the Middle Ages.
Extremely modern, bordering on the futuristic.
Characterised by or exhibiting elegance.
A follower or proponent of modernism.
Of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first.
Preceding or predating the modern era.
Not affected by time; ageless.
Not modern