word
Contemporary
Kuh-NTEH-mpur-eh-ree
/kʌˈntɛmpɜːrˌɛriː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
contemporary
Dictionary meaning
Belonging to the present time.
Examples
- Contemporary leaders.
- Contemporary trends in design.
Synonyms: present-day
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Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
Mellifluous
muh-LIF-loo-us
Perspicacious
pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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