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
Musk’s trillioniare status means he’s wealthier than his next three contemporaries combined — and also worth more than historical tycoons like John D. Rockefeller.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
“ANTM” and “The Swan” were contemporaries, after all.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
However, she became distressed when her ideas were copied by or "inspired" her male contemporaries – including Andy Warhol, Claes Oldenburg and Lucas Samaras – whose works would be displayed at more prestigious galleries.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
There have been endless attempts to reconstruct exactly what Brunelleschi did, and why, for contemporaries were clear that this little object represented the birth of perspective painting.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
