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contemporary
noun(con-tem-po-rar-y)
a person of nearly the same age as another
Synonyms: coeval,
contemporary
adjective(con-tem-po-rar-y)
occurring in the same period of time
Synonyms: contemporaneous,
Examples:
The composer Salieri was contemporary with Mozart.
contemporary
adjective(con-tem-po-rar-y)
belonging to the present time
Synonyms: present-day,
Examples:
Contemporary leaders.
contemporary
adjective(con-tem-po-rar-y)
characteristic of the present
Synonyms: modern-day,
Examples:
Contemporary trends in design.

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Sherman Alexie and Lorrie Moore are contemporary authors.