Synonyms for Modern
Definition of modern
adjective
- belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages; "modern art"; "modern furniture"; "modern history"; "totem poles are modern rather than prehistoric"
- relating to a recently developed fashion or style; "their offices are in a modern skyscraper"; "tables in modernistic designs"
- characteristic of present-day art and music and literature and architecture
19 synonyms found
Writing tips for "modern"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like advanced, contemporary, fashionable can replace "modern" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 19 alternatives available, "modern" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Modern" in song lyrics
See how modern is used in real songs:
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"I bounce checks like a modern"
Aesop Rock f/ C-Rayz Walz — Bent Life -
"I'll teach these fuckers how to dance modern"
Buck 65 — Le 65isme -
"I'm Neolithic but my brain is much modern"
Snowgoons f/ Killah Priest, Rasul Allah, Richard Raw — Server Justice