contemporary
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Melbourne is a "contemporary urban place" but "at the same time there is still a very strong connection by the Aboriginal people to this traditional country".
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Clips of contemporary scientists show this view remains dominant today.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
I have the real honor of being more of a mentor than a contemporary to Lukita.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Christie’s contemporary art specialist Johanna Flaum said the rarity of the now-coveted series “makes them most sought after.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
By 2041, spiked hair and acid-washed jeans were back in style, and covers of hit ’80s pop songs by contemporary bands dominated the music charts.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
Vocabulary lists containing contemporary
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