contemporary

Vocabulary Word

Definition

When you use 'contemporary', you either talk about something that happens or exists at the same time as something else, or you mean something that's modern, up-to-date. It's related to times and trends.

Examples in Different Contexts

In the arts, 'contemporary' denotes current artistic trends. A curator might remark, 'Our gallery specializes in contemporary sculptures from emerging artists.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

The app is prone to crashing recently. It's necessary for us to consider alternatives to our current framework.

Response:

We could look into contemporary frameworks that other successful apps are built on.

Creative

Scenario:

Our art direction feels outdated. It's essential we look for new inspiration to freshen it up.

Response:

Maybe incorporating more contemporary design elements can make our campaign more compelling.