How to Use modernity in a Sentence

modernity

noun
  • But that does not mean modernity hasn’t placed its demands on the venue.
    — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • The choice gave Smith’s attire even more edge and a dash of modernity.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 May 2025
  • This, rather than just being drunk on options, should be the sweet slog of modernity.
    — Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 23 June 2025
  • These leather loafers combine that classic boat-shoe feel with a chunky lug sole for some modernity.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
  • There's a modernity to the design that keeps things grounded.
    — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 26 June 2026
  • There is a lot of modernity that needs to come into liquor retailing.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 5 May 2023
  • As years and modernity tend to do, this issue has a perfect workaround.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
  • This moment felt a bit vintage-inspired with a hint of modernity.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
  • William is prepared to be a monarch committed to change and modernity.
    — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
  • That modernity has its downsides.
    — Chris R. Morgan, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
  • The pebbled leather with chevron quilting is timeless, while the chain link strap and dog clip add a touch of edge and modernity.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
  • An unconscious, first-world flex of modernity.
    — Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
  • An unconscious, first-world flex of modernity.
    — CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • What ensued were playful looks which were injected with a hint of modernity.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Feb. 2025
  • These scents all harbor metallic notes, and fall nicely in line with the crisp modernity the clothes express.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2021
  • His brief had been to meld the period character with modernity.
    — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
  • In an age obsessed with change, perhaps the real act of modernity is staying true to yourself.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Many stay, drawn to the small town that found a way to scrape its way through modernity, not without challenges past and present, but here anyway.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Ridge is a rural, country boy who doesn’t care for social media or any basic modernity.
    — Giana Levy, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
  • This coming of age tale is clearly a great promise of cinema with the breath of modernity which will make the film unique.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 17 Nov. 2023
  • And there are plenty of characters whose arcs have sub genres that embody that modernity.
    — Emiliano Granada, Variety, 24 Feb. 2023
  • The first-timer was eager to curate adorable outfits for her son but found the options lacking in style and modernity.
    — Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
  • Certainly modernity has its toxic side and nature has a lot of wisdom.
    — Ross Douthat, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
  • To some, this was a symbol of progress, while others viewed it as part of a sterile modernity cut off from village lifeways.
    — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 2 May 2025
  • Hong Kong dazzles with its one-of-a-kind fusion of tradition and modernity.
    — John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
  • That was the element of modernity and the element of spending time.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2021
  • The country has areas untouched by modernity and is home to communities that still live by the horse.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
  • To channel the look, pair a bucket hat with a slouchy polo tee and loafers—bright red trousers offer the perfect splash of modernity.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
  • With a subtle coastal pattern, this quilt adds a touch of beachside coziness and modernity to your bedroom.
    — Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
  • The bronze hardware by Colonial Bronze and Delta faucet add a dose of modernity and warmth to the space.
    — Blake Miller, House Beautiful, 9 Sep. 2020

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