LATTER-DAY Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

latter-day

adjective

Definition of latter-day

as in recent

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Recent Examples of latter-day But unlike Disclosure or Airframe or—above all—State of Fear, his spate of latter-day thrill-eds, Sphere unpolemically inhabits this epistemology of doubt that colors so much of his work. — Ian MacKenzie, Literary Hub, 27 May 2026 While Barneys became an industry icon, a combination of over-expansion, high rents, ownership changes, two bankruptcies, and a failure by latter-day management to heal the wounds, led to its total shutdown in 2020. — David Moin, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 This latter-day diner is true to the genre, down to its Formica, chrome and gum-cracking soul, with breakfast understood as the apotheosis of the day and the almost supernaturally fluffy pancakes, anointed in syrup and salted honey-maple butter, available until closing time. — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026 Dungeon makes wise use of Watt, a pop and rock Swiss Army Knife who’s increasingly in demand among rock octogenarians after his work on latter-day resurgences and returns to form for Iggy Pop, Ozzy Osbourne, Pearl Jam, and Elton John. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for latter-day

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In another recent study on the impact of AI on jobs, the California AI-unemployment tracker examined the state across industries, education levels and region and highlighted some worrying trends.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
While in line with recent guidance from the Department of Energy, the recommendation drew the ire of a number of Republicans.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Definition of recent

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Turns out that the most expensive job to automate isn’t necessarily some high-end, high-tech profession.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Fireworks shows, as well as displays by their high-tech peers the airborne drones, filled the week — and more were planned on Saturday night.

— Daily News, Daily News, 4 July 2026

Definition of high-tech

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For the first time, a full immersive L-ISA surround system wraps the 17,500-seat amphitheater in spatial audio, turning century-old architecture into a futuristic, customizable listening environment.

— Dave Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
When all technology stops working on the futuristic planet of Prysmos, magic becomes the dominant force.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 5 July 2026

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