Contemporary Definition
contemporary
adjective
- characteristic of the present; "contemporary trends in design"; "the role of computers in modern-day medicine"
- belonging to the present time; "contemporary leaders"
- occurring in the same period of time; "a rise in interest rates is often contemporaneous with an increase in inflation"; "the composer Salieri was contemporary with Mozart"
noun
- a person of nearly the same age as another
"Contemporary" in song lyrics
See how contemporary is used in real songs:
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"Only do art, keep it urban contemporary"
No I.D. f/ Dug Infinite, Syndicate — Mega Live -
"banisters contemporary"
AOL — AOL -
"renovation banisters contemporary"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with contemporary
Usage tips for "contemporary"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "contemporary" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for contemporary to find words that pair well.