contemporary
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But in the next line, his contemporary Menander asserts that though it may rob us of our vitality, time nevertheless “adds to our acuity of mind.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
It features oak flooring, an open floor plan, contemporary finishes, and walls of glass.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Wakehurst said the four pieces would be featured alongside newly commissioned works by other contemporary artists who are part of the Henry Moore Institute.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
It was the second year that the gala took on the “Moca Legends” format, which recognizes figures who “cement the museum as a global leader in contemporary art,” per MOCA.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Over time, Barack and I would take steps in this direction, hanging more abstract art and works by African American artists on the walls, for example, and mixing contemporary furniture in with the antiques.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
Vocabulary lists containing contemporary
It's About Time: Chron and Temp
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