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modernity

[mo-dur-ni-tee, moh-] / mɒˈdɜr nɪ ti, moʊ- /


NOUN
newness
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NOUN
state-of-the-art
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Example Sentences

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The combination of economy of stroke and emotional depth gives the sheet a feeling of modernity.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The Powerful Primate” becomes important when the author departs prehistory for modernity.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ivorians need to put African heritage first and stop trying to "catch up with Western modernity", he added.

From Barron's

When asked about it at a press briefing earlier this month, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said a "unique blend of history and modernity" is making China increasingly appealing to foreigners.

From BBC

Syrian Kurdistan, known as Rojava, is living proof that Islam is compatible with the values of modernity and democracy.

From The Wall Street Journal