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contemporary

[kənˈtɛmpərəri]

contemporary Definition

  • 1living or occurring at the same time
  • 2belonging to or occurring in the present
  • 3modern or up-to-date in style, design, or technology

Using contemporary: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "contemporary" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Contemporary art often challenges traditional ideas.

  • Example

    The novel is a contemporary work of fiction.

  • Example

    She enjoys listening to contemporary music.

  • Example

    The building's design is very contemporary.

contemporary Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for contemporary

Antonyms for contemporary

Phrases with contemporary

  • a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, and classical ballet

    Example

    She trained in contemporary dance for several years before joining the company.

  • the study of historical events from the end of World War II to the present day

    Example

    He specializes in contemporary history and has written several books on the subject.

  • literary works written in the present time period

    Example

    Her favorite genre is contemporary literature, and she reads several new books each month.

Origins of contemporary

from Latin 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'tempus' meaning 'time'

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Summary: contemporary in Brief

The term 'contemporary' [kənˈtɛmpərəri] refers to things that exist or occur at the same time, or belong to the present. It can describe anything from art to literature to technology, as in 'She enjoys listening to contemporary music.' 'Contemporary' extends into phrases like 'contemporary dance,' which combines elements of several dance genres, and 'contemporary history,' which covers events from the end of World War II to the present day.

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