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CONTEMPORARY

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Contemporary.

How to pronounce contemporary:

US

Contemporary - as a noun

A person of nearly the same age as another

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coeval

Contemporary - as an adjective satellite

Characteristic of the present

Example: "Contemporary trends in design"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
modern-day

Belonging to the present time

Example: "Contemporary leaders"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
present-day

Occurring in the same period of time

Example: "A rise in interest rates is often contemporaneous with an increase in inflation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contemporaneous

Contemporary - as an adjective

From the same time period, coexistent in time.

Modern, of the present age.

Example Sentences

"She is a contemporary artist known for her unique style."
"The new office building has a contemporary design."
"Their music is a blend of classical and contemporary elements."
"The museum hosts a collection of contemporary art."
"He prefers contemporary literature over classic novels."
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Word Game Points

Is CONTEMPORARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contemporary is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONTEMPORARY has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is CONTEMPORARY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contemporary is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONTEMPORARY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is CONTEMPORARY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contemporary is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONTEMPORARY has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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