contemporary
adjective
existing, occurring, or living at the same time; belonging to the same time.
contemporaries
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pluralof contemporary.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Wilson’s democratic faith is the heart of Mr. Wegman’s account: “No other founder foresaw more accurately where America was headed—a country more democratic, more inclusive, and more egalitarian than any of his contemporaries dared imagine.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
To Hamilton and his contemporaries, public credit meant not government bonds, like the trillions’ worth afloat today, but the reputation and honor of the government that issues them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Pollock's pay puts him well ahead of most of his contemporaries in the Prem however.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
This includes direct matchups against those contemporaries, 288 wins, some very impressive postseason wins and stats, and including shutouts that match those of other pitchers of his time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
Most of his contemporaries didn't know what to make of these late quartets.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
