Modernity
(noun)
- The state or quality of being modern; the quality of being up-to-date or in line with the latest ideas and trends.
- The condition of being in the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past.
Origin:
Early 19th century: from modern + -ity.
Examples:
- The building was a symbol of modernity and progress.
- The city was a showcase of modernity and innovation.
- The technology represented the latest in modernity.
- The design was a perfect blend of tradition and modernity.
- The book was a critique of modernity and its impact on society.