Modern
Modern adjective - Being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles.
Outdated
Outdated adjective - Having passed its time of use or usefulness.
Usage example: an outdated rotary telephone
Both words in one sentence
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Swedish military-humour character 91:an Karlsson still wears a blue uniform (outdated already when he was created in the 20's) despite most his comrades having switched to more modern camo.
Source: Outdated Outfit -
Anachronism Stew: The show is set in modern day, but much of the things in the show are very outdated.
Source: Series / Trailer Park Boys -
Reality Ensues: While alot of Dan's outdated Cowboy cop methods are surprisingly effective, they're hardly approved in the modern day.
Source: Series / The Good Guys
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Outdated and Modern. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/modern/outdated
Modern & Outdated. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/modern/outdated>.
Outdated or Modern. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/modern/outdated.
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