MODERNIZED Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

modernized 1 of 2

adjective

as in updated

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modernized

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verb

past tense of modernize

as in redesigned

to adapt to modern needs, taste, or usage a proposal to modernize the old school and bring it into the 21st century

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In fact, this limitation turns out to be central to Dawn Ranch’s retro, summer camp-adjacent charm, which feels like a happy throwback even with its modernized facilities and amenities. — Rachel Tepper Paley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 But both Harrison and community members agreed that clearer, modernized access rules were needed, according to the report. — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026 The rebrand involves amping up its social media and communications strategy and a modernized logo. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 As for the plane in question, this is a variant of the venerable F-16 and is a heavily modernized version featuring, among other features, APG-83 Active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026 Traditional due diligence can miss back-office technology impacts—liabilities reducing valuation (technical debt, vendor lock-in and cybersecurity exposure) or assets increasing it (scalable platforms and modernized pipelines). — Tipu Usha Vaithee Swaran, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Businesses may eventually encounter several kinds of modernized infrastructure at once. — Karen Koehler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2026 The new hospital, which will include a modernized neonatal intensive care unit, intends to provide integrated care across gynecology, pregnancy, labor and delivery, menopause, and cardiology. — Catriona Marangi, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 Wear them with balloon trousers for a modernized interpretation of the flats and wide-leg jeans outfit. — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2026

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As with everything else, London Underground had since been modernized. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 The emperor was installed in Tokyo as the absolute ruler (on paper, at least), and Japan modernized at breakneck speed. — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Nobody wants this system modernized more than the people who have worked it. — Vincent E. Bianco Iii, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026 The new batch of Su-57 multi-role fighter jets have been modernized based on extensive experience from its use in combat operations, according to reports. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026 Even as so many families rely on the bus for their kids to get an education, most of the legal agreements underpinning the city’s school transportation system have not been modernized in decades. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026 This toggle, which enables travelers to connect their personal headphones on flights that have not yet modernized their entertainment systems to be Bluetooth compatible. — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026 As American utilities modernized, their legacy equipment was wired into computer networks and cloud services for remote monitoring. — Anne Neuberger, Foreign Affairs, 15 Sep. 2026 While modernized, Ramsey wants the retreat to ring true to history and leave guests rich with knowledge of the area and its importance. — Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2026

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Samsung says its updated ProVisual Engine enhances nightography on both models with improved image processing, which should result in brighter, cleaner photos in low-light environments.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026
An updated listing for the property shows the couple have cut another $1 million from its asking price, just three months after slashing the price by $1 million in March.

— Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026

Definition of updated

Verb

Figure redesigned its hardware to support domestic tasks and commercial work, with manufacturing scale also a priority.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
The park was redesigned in collaboration with the Wilton Rancheria, Yoche Dehe Wintun Nation and Shingle Springs Rancheria, according to a city news release.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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The interface has also been streamlined and includes dark mode support.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
Best Fall Boot Trends Worth Shopping in 2026 At Hermès, Proenza Schouler, and Tory Burch, riding boots returned with a utilitarian sensibility, favoring structured leather, streamlined shafts, and minimal hardware over anything too precious.

— Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of streamlined

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In Sunny Isles Beach, another town that’s been remade by major development projects, the Bentley Residences tower is expected to be completed this year.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Of course, there are only so many bad movies that are ripe to be remade; only so many movies that are famous enough to feel like safe investments, but also flawed enough to guarantee that Hollywood executives will feel like creative geniuses for improving upon them.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Nov. 2025

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