Active
Active adjective - Being in effective operation.
Contemporary and active are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contemporary" instead an adjective "Active".
Contemporary
Contemporary adjective - Existing or occurring at the same period of time.
Active and contemporary are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Active" instead an adjective "Contemporary".
Both words in one sentence
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However T-90SM, the most recent variant of T-90 uses armored turret bustle like other contemporary tanks, minimizing damage done by anything that goes through its active protection system & reactive armor.
Source: Made of Explodium - The IR night-vision device in the mask seems to be based on contemporary active technology; the integrated backpack houses the radio, batteries for it and the IR device, and ammunition.
Source: Schizo Tech / Anime and Manga
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Contemporary and Active. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/active/contemporary
Active & Contemporary. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/active/contemporary>.
Contemporary or Active. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/active/contemporary.
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