Synonyms for

Contemporary

Verb / kʌˈntempɜ:ˌeri: / Another word for contemporary — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

belonging to or occurring in the present time

Synonyms & similar words

presentday contemporaneous modernday coeval modern current up-to-date present-day fashionable trendy new recent fresh novel innovative avant-garde cutting-edge advanced progressive forward-thinking postmodern experimental unconventional chic

Synonyms by register

Formal

modern current present-day up-to-date

Informal

now today's latest

Literary

coeval synchronous

Antonyms

ancient past old-fashioned historical outdated prehistoric bygone

Common collocations

  • contemporary art
  • contemporary issues
  • contemporary society
  • contemporary design
  • contemporary music
  • contemporary dance
  • contemporary literature

Word family

noun contemporaneity
adjective contemporary
adverb contemporaneously

Usage note

Often used to describe things happening or existing at the same time, or belonging to the present period. Can also refer to things of the same age.

Example sentences

  1. The new skyscraper in the city is a contemporary building with a lot of glass.
  2. My favorite type of music is contemporary pop.
  3. The fashion show featured contemporary styles.
  4. The artist's work was very contemporary and unique.
  5. The restaurant's menu had a lot of contemporary options.

Quotes

  • In the contemporary world, art has become a commodity and a luxury, and we have forgotten that art is a way of communication that can heal wounds and change people's lives. - Shirin Neshat
  • The contemporary world is not lacking in communication means, but the quality of human relationships is suffering. - Dalai Lama
  • I think the contemporary church is actually having a pretty hard time, and it's declining. - Marilynne Robinson

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