Contemporaneous vs. Contemporary
Contemporaneous
Definition
Contemporaneous refers to events or things that exist or occur at the same time.
Contemporary
Definition
Contemporary describes something that exists or is happening in the present time, or refers to people or things from the same time period.
Example
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The two artists were contemporaneous, both influencing each other's work.
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The discovery of the tomb was contemporaneous with the rise of the new dynasty.
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The scientists published their findings in contemporaneous journals.
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Her art reflects contemporary issues in society.
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The novel was written by a contemporary of Shakespeare.
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Many contemporary musicians are influenced by classic rock.
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