as in future
time that is to come
we can scarcely imagine what observers in some remote futurity will think of civilization as it existed at the dawn of the 21st century
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Recent Examples of futurity
Established in 2023, the biennial prize is given in recognition of next-gen multidisciplinary artists working at the intersection of art, media, and technology to explore notions of futurity and transformation.
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News Desk, Artforum, 4 Nov. 2025
This reading list offers resources for engaging with Indigenous thought, resistance, and futurity.
—JSTOR Daily, 11 Oct. 2025
Scott’s work as a designer and consultant has positioned her as an expert and resource on Caribbean artisanal craft, vast technical knowledge, and the futurity of contemporary dress.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
Next October his first set of quarter horses are set to go into futurity, a competition which offers staggering prize money to winners.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 19 July 2024
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News Desk, Artforum, 4 Nov. 2025
This reading list offers resources for engaging with Indigenous thought, resistance, and futurity.
—JSTOR Daily, 11 Oct. 2025
Scott’s work as a designer and consultant has positioned her as an expert and resource on Caribbean artisanal craft, vast technical knowledge, and the futurity of contemporary dress.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
Next October his first set of quarter horses are set to go into futurity, a competition which offers staggering prize money to winners.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 19 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for futurity
Noun
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The owners of the now-shuttered West Suburban Medical Center faced off in court Friday over the hospital’s future, amid accusations of mismanagement and questionable fund transfers.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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She is then forced to reckon with her past and take ownership of her future.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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Now, the company is evolving into a diversified digital infrastructure leader by owning the physical power and sites that tomorrow’s AI economy desperately needs.—
Tracy Yochum,
Miami Herald,
4 May 2026
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Too often, our leaders are solving yesterday’s problems tomorrow, maybe.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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“Futurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/futurity. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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