contemporary

US /kənˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/

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UK /kən'temprərɪ/

adj.AdjectiveBeing modern, up -to-date, of this age

Many contemporary writers write political novels

n. (c.)Countable NounPerson doing things at the same time as you

He is my contemporary, we went to school at the same time

adj.AdjectiveHappening in the same time period

There were several major contemporary events happening in the 1930s that lead to the war

adj.AdjectiveExisting or happening in the present time.

Contemporary art is often challenging and thought-provoking.

adj.AdjectiveHaving a style that is modern and up-to-date.

The house was designed in a contemporary style, with clean lines and open spaces.

adj.AdjectiveRelating to music of the present or recent past.

The concert featured contemporary music.

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Contemporary American philosopher Stephanie Ross offers another explanation of the way that words can cause harm.
Contemporary American philosopher Stephanie Ross offers another explanation of the way that words can cause harm.

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and this is still reflected in contemporary honours systems, including the term order
and this is still reflected in contemporary honours systems, including the term order

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I love you. Like most contemporary English speakers in fact, I probably love you a little
I love you. Like most contemporary English speakers in fact, I probably love you a little

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While there is a lot of skill in a lot of modern and contemporary art, there's also a lot of art that is more about the idea than it is about skill.
While there is a lot of skill in a lot of modern and contemporary art, there's also a lot of art that is more about the idea than it is about skill.

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The third is a modern day contemporary hoop,
The third is a modern day contemporary hoop,

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The speculations of contemporary authors have probably never been closer to the truth.
The speculations of contemporary authors have probably never been closer to the truth.
I see contemporary art as a dirty plate heaped with worthless junk food
I see contemporary art as a dirty plate heaped with worthless junk food

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We went to see an interesting piece of contemporary theatre,
We went to see an interesting piece of contemporary theatre,

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During her reign, the Queen helped delicately modernize the monarchy to fit contemporary culture.
During her reign, the Queen helped delicately modernize the monarchy to fit contemporary culture.
to fit contemporary culture.
to fit contemporary culture.

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song top the Adult Contemporary and Adult Top 40 charts.
song top the Adult Contemporary and Adult Top 40 charts.
on the Pop Chart and hit number one on the Adult Contemporary and Hot Adult Contemporary
on the Pop Chart and hit number one on the Adult Contemporary and Hot Adult Contemporary