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modernism Synonyms

Another word for modernism

Choosing another word for modernism depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Modern character, tendencies, or values; sympathy with or adherence to contemporary ideas, practices, or styles.

Usage Example

"The city's rapid embrace of modernity transformed its historic skyline within a single generation."

Strong
modernity
modernness
contemporaneity

• noun (Context 2)

A modern usage, expression, idiom, or characteristic trait, especially in language.

Usage Example

"The historical novelist carefully edited the manuscript to remove any accidental modernisms from the dialogue."

Strong
neologism

Opposites of modernism

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

archaism
traditionalism
fundamentalism
classicism
orthodoxy
conservatism
antiquarianism
See all opposites of modernism

• Nearby Words

moderatorial
moderatrix
modern
modernism
modernist
modernistic
modernity

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