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The adjective 'modern' and its synonyms.

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MODERN /ˈmɒdn/, adjective The company needs to invest in a modern computer system. (usually approving) using the latest technology, designs, materials, ideas, etc.
CUTTING-EDGE /ˌkʌtɪŋ ˈedʒ/, adjective What we are planning is cutting-edge technology the world has never seen before. at the newest, most advanced stage in the development of something
STATE OF THE ART / STATE-OF-THE-ART /ˌsteɪt əv ði ˈɑːt/, adjective Their security system is state-of-the-art. using the most modern or advanced techniques or methods; as good as it can be at the present time
UP TO DATE/ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/, adjective This equipment is bang up to date. We’ll keep you up to date with any news. 1) modern; fashionable 2) having or including the most recent information
UP TO THE MINUTE / UP-TO-THE-MINUTE /ˌʌp tə ðə ˈmɪnɪt/, adjective Her styles are always up to the minute. The traffic reports are up to the minute. 1) fashionable and modern 2) having the latest information
ADVANCED /ədˈvɑːnst/, adjective Scientists are working on highly advanced technology to replace fossil fuels. having the most modern and recently developed ideas, methods, etc.
FUTURISTIC /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/, adjective The car, with its sleek futuristic design, certainly looks impressive. extremely modern and unusual in appearance, as if belonging to a future time
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