Modernity (noun)

  1. The state or quality of being modern; the quality of being up-to-date or in line with the latest ideas and trends.
  2. The condition of being in the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past.

Origin:

Early 19th century: from modern + -ity.

Examples:

  1. The building was a symbol of modernity and progress.
  2. The city was a showcase of modernity and innovation.
  3. The technology represented the latest in modernity.
  4. The design was a perfect blend of tradition and modernity.
  5. The book was a critique of modernity and its impact on society.
Some random words: floater, spore, symbolic