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modernity Synonyms

Another word for modernity

Choosing another word for modernity 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)

The quality or condition of being modern, contemporary, or up to date.

Usage Example

"The city blends ancient architectural traditions with a striking sense of modernness."

Strongest
modernness
Strong
contemporaneity
newness
Weak
recency

• noun (Context 2)

Something that is modern in character, design, or style, such as a contemporary convenience or practice (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"The remote cabin lacked basic modernities like running water and high-speed internet."

Strong
innovation
Weak
novelty

Opposites of modernity

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

antiquity
outdatedness
archaism
obsolescence
relic
antique
See all opposites of modernity

• Nearby Words

modernism
modernist
modernistic
modernity
modernization
modernize
modernizer

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