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contemporary

(adj): characteristic of the present

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(adj): vs. nonmodern) -- (belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

(adj): prenominal) -- (belonging to the present time

(adj): vs. noncurrent) -- (occurring in or belonging to the present time

(adj): occurring in the same period of time

(adj): vs. asynchronous), synchronal, synchronic -- (occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase

(n): a person of nearly the same age as another

(n): a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

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about 1 year ago jeen0809 said: current

Contemporary architecture makes very good use of space.

about 1 year ago reesetee said:

When referring to rare/antique books, this term means just the opposite of what you might assume it means. A contemporary binding, plate, or other book part means that it is of the period when the book was published; likewise, a contemporary signature or inscription was made the year of publication or thereabouts.

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