Synonyms and antonyms of up to date in English

up to date

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MODERN

The hospital has some of the most up-to-date equipment in the country.

Synonyms and examples

modern
The building was made using modern construction techniques.
latest
She always wears the latest fashions.
cutting-edge
Computers have brought cutting-edge technology into the classroom.
high-tech
Divers with high-tech equipment discovered the wreck of the ship.
state-of-the-art
They've got a new state-of-the-art kitchen.
progressive
It's a very progressive school.
contemporary
The music was written a hundred years ago, but it still has a contemporary feel to it.
newfangled
disapproving
I can't cope with all this newfangled technology.

Antonym and example

old-fashioned
He paddled around the lake in an old-fashioned rowboat.
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Something that is modern is based on or made using the most recent ideas, methods, etc.

RECENTLY APPEARED, ARRIVED, OR DEVELOPED

Our broadcasters bring you up-to-date news, 24 hours a day.

Synonyms and examples

new
I bought a new suit for my interview.
brand new
informal
The company unveiled a brand new product this week.
novel
That's a novel way of approaching the problem.
innovative
The project uses innovative ideas for recycling.
fresh
approving
We need some fresh thinking on how to attract younger voters.
original
approving
She had some original ideas.
up-to-the-minute
We have up-to-the-minute traffic information for our listeners.

Antonym and example

old
She was wearing a ratty old T-shirt.

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If something is new, it has recently appeared, arrived, or developed. Things that are new have not been owned or used before. You can also talk about new people.
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up-to-date

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These are words and phrases related to up-to-date. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of up-to-date.
The house has a hot tub, a built-in vacuum system, and other up-to-date features.
Synonyms for up to date from Random House Roget's College Thesaurus, Revised and Updated Edition © 2000 Random House, Inc.

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