- plural of contemporary.
contemporaries
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He couldn’t help but notice that some of his contemporaries from when he played with the Braves and Dodgers were walking slower, in some cases with the help of a cane or an assistant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
As the exhibit’s days count down, the inspired visions from Kahlo, Rivera and their contemporaries continue to transfix visitors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
The teen adds that "most" of his male friends and contemporaries are considering careers in the military or similar - and recent recruitment numbers back up that surge in interest.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
The author charts a direct line from the writings of Vane and Locke through those of American Patriots such as John Adams and his contemporaries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
For this aspect of their troubled genius Beethoven and his contemporaries had two irresistible fictional role models: Faust and Prometheus.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
Vocabulary lists containing contemporaries
temp
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Eight Nights of Flirting
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
temp (time)
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
