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modern Synonyms

Another word for modern

Choosing another word for modern depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past.

Usage Example

"The history course examines the social transformations of modern-day Europe since the Industrial Revolution."

Strongest
modern-day
present-day
contemporary
Strong
current
present
recent
latter-day

• adjective (Context 2)

Characterized by or using the most up-to-date techniques, ideas, or equipment.

Usage Example

"The hospital recently opened a up-to-date wing equipped with advanced diagnostic imaging machines."

Strongest
up-to-date
state-of-the-art
Strong
cutting-edge
advanced
contemporary
ultramodern
progressive
innovative
Weak
newfangled

• adjective (Context 3)

Denoting a current or recent style or trend in art, architecture, or cultural expression that intentionally departs from traditional forms.

Usage Example

"She prefers contemporary dance because of its expressive freedom compared to classical ballet."

Strongest
contemporary
modernist
modernistic
Strong
avant-garde
progressive
experimental

• noun (Context 4)

A person who lives in modern times, or one who advocates or practices a departure from traditional styles and values.

Usage Example

"Even in the seventeenth century, scholars debated whether the moderns had surpassed the achievements of the ancients."

Strongest
modernist
Strong
contemporary

• noun (Context 5)

A category of serif typeface developed in the late 18th century, characterized by strong vertical stress and high contrast between thick and thin strokes.

Usage Example

"The designer chose a crisp didone for the magazine's masthead to give it an elegant, high-fashion appearance."

Strongest
didone

Opposites of modern

The opposite of modern shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

ancient
outdated
traditional
old-fashioned
classical
out-of-date
antiquated
obsolete
See all opposites of modern

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Modern. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/modern
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