Pronunciation

/kənˈtɜːrəpɔːri/

Definitions

• Adjective: 1. Belonging to or occurring in the same period or time as something else; contemporaneous. Example: “The building’s design is contemporary with the rest of the neighborhood.”
• 2. Characteristic of the present time or current trends. Example: “Contemporary art often pushes boundaries and explores new ideas.”
• 3. Of equal standing or quality; comparably modern. Example: “Their skills are quite contemporary, making them formidable opponents.”

Noun (rarely used)

• In some cases, “contemporary” can be used as a rare noun, referring to someone who is of the same time or generation. Example: “They were discussing their contemporary experiences growing up.”

Phrases

• “Contemporary music” refers to music produced in recent times.
• “Contemporary art exhibitions” showcase the latest works by artists.
• “A contemporary perspective” means a view from the current time or era.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The artist drew inspiration from both traditional and contemporary styles.”
• Noun (rarely used): “Her contemporaries admired her dedication to social justice.”
• Prepositional phrase: “The museum features a collection of contemporary sculptures.”

Synonyms

• Modern
• Present-day
• Up-to-date
• Current
• Contemporary works
• Contemporary culture

Antonyms

• Historical
• Anachronistic
• Outdated
• Retro
• Ancient