modern day

/ˈmɑdərn deɪ/
adjective
  1. Relating to the present time or the current era; existing now, as opposed to in the past.
    • Modern-day technology allows us to communicate instantly with people around the world.
    • The museum has a special exhibit comparing ancient tools with their modern-day equivalents.
    • Many modern-day cities face challenges like traffic congestion and pollution.
  2. Used to describe a person or thing that is similar to someone or something from the past but in a current context.
    • The film tells the story of a modern-day Robin Hood who steals from corrupt corporations.
    • Some people view the inventor as a modern-day Leonardo da Vinci.
    • She is often called a modern-day hero for her work in disaster relief.
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