in contemporary times vs in contemporary time

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In contemporary times' is the more common and idiomatic phrase, referring to the current period or era. On the other hand, 'in contemporary time' can be used in a more specific or singular context, such as discussing a particular moment or event within the contemporary period.

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in contemporary times

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to the current period or era.

This phrase is used to describe the present time or the current era, often in contrast to historical periods.

Examples:

In contemporary times, technology has revolutionized the way we communicate.
Artists in contemporary times often draw inspiration from a variety of sources.

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It seems so risque for the time and in a way totally like a design that would work in contemporary times.
It is possible, if not extremely probable, that in contemporary times a people, a nation, a clan or a tribe can be divided into several States.
In the sixteenth century a lookout tower stood in its place; two centuries later, a convent ofJesuits found its residence. This residence was replaced by a fortified farmhouse in contemporary times.
"The knowledge of the city" (Siracusa-Catania, September 2003), "Museums of City" (Rome, December 2005), "The cities and the military in contemporary times"(Termoli, in September 2007).
With an ancient technique used by few in contemporary times, the artist
It is inspired by several versions of the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, and by folklore tropes and conventions in general, but set in contemporary times.
My favorite find of the week in researching 1934 crochet was this stunningly beautiful crochet swimsuit that Etsy's annalaia sells the vintage pattern of. It seems so risque for the time and in a way totally like a design that would work in contemporary times.
The mission of the Finnish National Gallery is to further the cultural heritage of Finnish visual arts, to enforce the significance of visual culture in contemporary times, and to develop the art museum industry.
The course aims to provide basic backgrounds of media history from its origins to today, through the analysis of media - but also of communication - in contemporary times, in the course of historical cracks (wars, emigration, etc.)
In contemporary times, Il Cromuele has been represented in Piacenza in the theatre season 1996/97 by Piacenza's Company Gli Infidi Lumi, directed by Stefano Tomassini, music by Massimo Berzolla.
Patton is a romantic warrior lost in contemporary times.
In various publications of religious press he elaborates on Biblical themes as seen in contemporary times.
In 1993, they created DOMO ADAMI, immediately a brand of Italian concept but projected in the world and in contemporary times.
Exactly how to inherit and preserve Peking Opera in contemporary times has been pondered and debated by many artists and enthusiasts.
Chris Kohler of Wired commented that the game was poorly received upon its release and in contemporary times because of the poor quality.
Thanks to Aperia we will discover the Flavour of Salento, where the street food is intertwined with the history but it's still living in contemporary times.
In contemporary times, debate emerged on the limits of this copyist tradition within modern art scenes where innovation is the rule.
In contemporary times, Either/Or received new life as a grand philosophical work with the publication of Alasdair MacIntyre's After Virtue (1981), where MacIntyre situates Either/Or as an attempt to capture the Enlightenment spirit set forth by David Hume and Immanuel Kant.
The daily dramas are also usually set in contemporary times, describing a family conflict or family relationships, centered on Tamil women, who sacrifice themselves for family happiness.
Both when it deals with topics that are emotionally-charged and when it follows fashion: which means gratification, lifestyle and one of the most effective ways of communicating in contemporary times.

Alternatives:

in modern times
in the present day
in the current era
in the here and now
in the 21st century