UP-TO-THE-MINUTE Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

up-to-the-minute

adjective

ˈəp-tü-ṯẖə-ˈmi-nət

Definition of up-to-the-minute

as in modern

being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles the company insists on having up-to-the-minute firewall and antivirus software

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Recent Examples of up-to-the-minute His instincts, like his techniques, are relentlessly up-to-the-minute; Orsolya is hounded by not only her guilty conscience but also the demons of social media. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026 In a city as up-to-the-minute as ours, finding a place to get a haircut that bad probably took some doing. — Caleb Crain, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 Rohde told The Enquirer that up-to-the-minute availability is only available when a customer is in a store. — Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Mar. 2026 Come Sunday, March 15, follow along with Vanity Fair’s live blog for photos, commentary, and up-to-the-minute coverage of Oscar night. — Maggie Coughlan, Vanity Fair, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for up-to-the-minute

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Users reported problems with Outlook, while OpenAI said users may experience problems starting or continuing tasks in ChatGPT Work, temporarily disabling two of the modern office's favorite methods of assigning more work.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Drew This gender-neutral name is inspired by former Saints quarterback Drew Brees, considered one of the best signal-callers of the modern era.

— Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of modern

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While the wider world has in recent decades fallen for the archipelago’s humble street food, there’s a rising number of contemporary chefs who are elevating the national cuisine on the global stage.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
There’s no question Andrew Scott, the 49-year-old Irish actor, has earned his position as one of the finest contemporary actors going.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of contemporary

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In the event of an incident, the current system requires a medical team to reach the driver after an incident, make an assessment and then transfer him to the medical center.

— Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The renovations were initially recommended by the current executive director and former vice president of facilities at the Kennedy Center, Matt Floca.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of current

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uptrend

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