English

contemporary

kənˈtempəˌreri, kənˈtem.pə.rer.i, kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹi, kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹəɹ.i, kənˈtɛm.pəˌɹɛɹ.i
Meaning: modern; of the present age
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: kənˈtem.pə.rer.i, kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹi, kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹəɹ.i, kənˈtɛm.pəˌɹɛɹ.i

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Example sentences

The gallery exhibits a wide variety of contemporary art.
The gallery exhibits a wide variety of contemporary art.
The museum has an impressive collection of contemporary art.
The museum has an impressive collection of contemporary art.
The museum's latest exhibition features contemporary artwork from around the world.
The museum's latest exhibition features contemporary artwork from around the world.
The new museum will house a permanent collection of contemporary art.
The new museum will house a permanent collection of contemporary art.

Usage Notes

Something 'contemporary' belongs to the current time or exists now. It can also mean living or occurring at the same time as something else.

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