latter-day

adjective

lat·​ter-day ˈla-tər-ˌdā How to pronounce latter-day (audio)
1
: of present or recent times
latter-day prophets
2
: of a later or subsequent time

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Cut to cast member James Austin Johnson, trading his usual Trump drag for a wicked impression of latter-day Dylan. Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024 In the former, a topless man half reclines on a twin bed—a latter-day Madame Récamier. Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2024 Now a latter-day saint in the literal sense of the term, Jerry is pure of heart. Joe Otterson, Variety, 13 Aug. 2024 His latter-day bands included such top guitarists as Sonny Landreth, Robben Ford and Carolyn Wonderland. Chris Morris, Variety, 23 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for latter-day 

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of latter-day was in 1832

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“Latter-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/latter-day. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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