modernity
Example Sentences
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The combination of economy of stroke and emotional depth gives the sheet a feeling of modernity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
Ivorians need to put African heritage first and stop trying to "catch up with Western modernity", he added.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
When asked about it at a press briefing earlier this month, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said a "unique blend of history and modernity" is making China increasingly appealing to foreigners.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026
They were proof of a society comfortable with exchange, expression and modernity.
From Salon • Jan. 22, 2026
Like any explosion of modernity, outsourcing is challenging traditional norms and ways of life.
From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman
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