adjective · neutral
contemporary
/kənˈtɛmpərəri/con·TEM·po·ra·ry
belonging to the same period of time; modern or current, especially in art and culture
Examples
“She specialises in contemporary art from Southeast Asia.”
“The gallery is known for showing contemporary artists.”
“Although he trained classically, his work has a contemporary edge.”
Band 8 sentence
“Many critics argue that 'contemporary art' is less a single style than an umbrella term encompassing diverse practices that respond to global issues.”
Collocations
- contemporary art
- contemporary issues
- a contemporary of
Word family
Common mistakes
He is a contemporary painter.→He is a contemporary painter.
The building has a contemporary style of 19th century.→The building has a contemporary style.
Say it for a higher band
5modern→6current→7+contemporary
Synonyms
modern
Easily confused
modern
“The museum's modern wing focuses on 20th-century movements, while the contemporary program highlights living artists.”
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