up-to-the-minute
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of up-to-the-minute
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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Notwithstanding some clunky moments, Mr. Ansari not only engineers up-to-the-minute twists on the musty Hollywood angel movie, but decorates his story with clever dialogue and wicked observations about street-level existence in the City of Angels.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025
Because “the technique of cinema is always changing,” Miller offers multiple examples of how the ability to employ up-to-the-minute technology impacted the making of many of his films.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2024
The department last week also launched an updated version of its Fish Washington app, designed to convey up-to-the-minute fishing regulations.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2024
Late-night as a genre has been struggling to maintain its relevance in an era where the most up-to-the-minute comedy takes place on social media.
From Salon • Nov. 2, 2023
My fragile heart would not have survived seeing up-to-the-minute photos of my friends and classmates on Facebook or Instagram or Snapchat.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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