modernized
Brought up-to-date
Modernized describes something that has been updated to reflect current standards, technologies, or practices.
A modernized factory has new equipment; a modernized curriculum incorporates recent developments in the field.
The word implies bringing something older into alignment with the present: The city modernized its transit system with contactless payment.
Made current or modern
- refurbishedRestored to working order
- renovatedUpdated and repaired
- overhauledThoroughly repaired or renovated
- revampedThoroughly reworked or modernized
renewed · restored · remodeled · redesigned · retrofitted · redeveloped · reconditioned · transformed
Raised in quality
- digitizedConverted to electronic format
- automatedOperating without human control
- computerizedOperated by electronic processor
- high-techUsing newest innovations
smart · connected · networked · wireless · touchscreen · cloud-based · tech-savvy · digital
Smooth and elegant
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
- minimalistOne favoring bare essentials
- chicTasteful, current flair
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
sophisticated · elegant · refined · trendy · fashionable · stylish · hip · cool
At innovation's forefront
- state-of-the-artMost technologically advanced available
- advancedFar along in development
- futuristicSuggestive of times ahead
- pioneeringFirst to explore territory
revolutionary · groundbreaking · next-generation · forward-thinking · progressive · visionary · trailblazing · avant-garde
Directed flow of charge
- up-to-dateReflecting present knowledge
- present-dayOf this era
- contemporaryOf the present age
- recentOf the near past
updated
Made current or modern
- refurbishedRestored to working order
- renovatedUpdated and repaired
- overhauledThoroughly repaired or renovated
revamped · renewed · restored · remodeled · redesigned · retrofitted · redeveloped · reconditioned · transformed · converted
upgraded
Raised in quality
- digitizedConverted to electronic format
- automatedOperating without human control
- computerizedOperated by electronic processor
high-tech · smart · connected · networked · wireless · touchscreen · cloud-based · tech-savvy · digital · electronic
sleek
Smooth and elegant
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
- minimalistOne favoring bare essentials
- chicTasteful, current flair
polished · sophisticated · elegant · refined · trendy · fashionable · stylish · hip · cool · sharp
cutting-edge
At innovation's forefront
- state-of-the-artMost technologically advanced available
- advancedFar along in development
- futuristicSuggestive of times ahead
pioneering · revolutionary · groundbreaking · next-generation · forward-thinking · progressive · visionary · trailblazing · avant-garde · breakthrough
current
Directed flow of charge
- up-to-dateReflecting present knowledge
- present-dayOf this era
- contemporaryOf the present age
recent · today's · new-look · now · fresh · newfangled · with-it
- alteredmodified, changed, altered, edited, revised
- descriptorsnew, novel, original, innovative, advanced
- developeddeveloped, advanced, evolved, progressed, grown
- Design Buzzwordsinnovation, breakthrough, cutting edge, avant-garde, groundbreaking
- Digitaldigital, computerized, digitized, bit, byte
- renewedrenewed, refurbished, reconditioned, restored, rebuilt
modernizedoutdated
No longer in use
antiquated · obsolete · old-fashioned · dated · archaic
modernizedregressive
Reverting to earlier stages
regressed · retrograde · devolved · reverted · deteriorated
- military modernizationImproving armed forces capabilities