1 Water was another commodity enthusiastically offered to the parade-watchers. 2  Definitely. 3  The Cannery Row project will make you a hot commodity around here. 4  Information was obviously a free commodity in this area.
present-day-belonging to the present time; contemporary leaders. contemporary. current-occurring in or belonging to the present time; current events; the current topic; current negotiations; current psychoanalytic theories; the ship's current position.
By Lisa Frederick. Many people confuse contemporary design with modern, but they're actually two separate animals. Modern refers to a defined aesthetic that's rooted in the early- to mid-20th century, while contemporary is a broader term referring to a dramatic departure from the constraints of traditional style.