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contemporary

British pronunciation/kəntˈɛmpəɹəɹi/
American pronunciation/kənˈtɛmpɝˌɛɹi/
contemporary
[ADJECTIVE]
1

belonging to the current era

synonyms : present-day(a)
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2

having a modern or current style or design

synonyms : modern-day
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3

happening or living in the same period

synonyms : contemporaneous
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Contemporary
[NOUN]
1

a person living in the same period or generation as another

synonyms : coeval
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Examples
1She admires the works of contemporary writers who challenge traditional narratives.
2The radio station plays a mix of classic and contemporary pop hits.
3The situations were contemporary.
4Contemporaries were very aware of this.
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