Modern ways (3)

I believe the answer is:

new

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This might be a double definition.

'modern' is the first definition.
(associated in meaning)

'ways' is the second definition.
Both the definition and answer are adverbs. Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for new that I've seen before include "Not existing before" , "Unused or novel" , "Novel, recent" , "Fresh, unused" , "Fresh, recent" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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