up-to-the-minute

[ uhp-tuh-thuh-min-it ]

adjective

1. extending to the present moment, as information, facts, or style:

   an up-to-the-minute news report.

Word History and Origins

Origin of up-to-the-minute¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

The controversy at McClatchy High School comes at a volatile time, with protests over the Israel-Hamas war roiling university campuses nationwide and student journalists providing some of the most detailed, up-to-the-minute coverage of the unrest.

From Los Angeles Times

Because “the technique of cinema is always changing,” Miller offers multiple examples of how the ability to employ up-to-the-minute technology impacted the making of many of his films.

From Los Angeles Times

The department last week also launched an updated version of its Fish Washington app, designed to convey up-to-the-minute fishing regulations.

From Seattle Times

Noah’s viewers are also more likely to turn to social media for both up-to-the-minute information updates and comedy fixes.

From Salon

Her fifth album, “Thank U, Next” from 2019, introduced a shift: Adopting the cadences and textures of contemporary rap, Grande provided raw, up-to-the-minute commentary on her personal life.

From New York Times

Related Words

• state-of-the-art
• topical
• up-to-date