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contemporarily Antonyms

Opposite of contemporarily

Because the opposite of contemporarily shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In the present time or modern era; in a manner characteristic of current trends, styles, or practices.

Usage Example

"The historic theater was renovated and historically styled to attract younger audiences."

Strong
historically
formerly
archaically
traditionally

• adverb (Context 2)

During the same period of time; simultaneously with another event or person.

Usage Example

"The two philosophical movements developed asynchronously in different parts of Europe."

Strongest
asynchronously
Strong
subsequently
previously
successively

Similar words to contemporarily

Words similar to contemporarily shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

contemporaneously
modernly
simultaneously
currently
concurrently
coevally
nowadays
presently
See all synonyms of contemporarily

• Nearby Words

contempo
contemporaneous
contemporaneously
contemporarily
contemporary
contempt
contemptible

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Contemporarily. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/contemporarily
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