futuristic
adjective
fu·tur·is·tic
ˌfyü-chə-ˈri-stik 
1
: very modern
futuristic furniture/designs
On Friday, Germany and Costa Rica will meet in a futuristic, translucent-skinned stadium in Munich to kick off the monthlong mosh pit known as the World Cup.—
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a
: relating to, describing, or depicting events in an imagined future
a futuristic novel/story/film
b
: imagined, described, or depicted as occurring or existing in the future
A space elevator … is a futuristic structure, made famous by science-fiction author Arthur C. Clarke in his 1979 novel The Fountains of Paradise.—Adam Brown
Adam BrownThe Space Rangers are a group of futuristic troubleshooters who zoom around the galaxy in a battle-scarred spaceship, …—Alan Carter
Alan Carter… the long-awaited sequel to the classic Blade Runner is about to hit cinemas featuring more … frenzied futuristic action.—James Moore
James MooreExamples of futuristic in a Sentence
The new offices are very futuristic.
The film depicts a futuristic society.
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The Yale Assure Lock 2 is 50% off, bringing clean design, smart app control, and wrist-ready Apple Watch access that makes every unlock feel futuristic.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
From bridges that breathe fire to structures that curl up like living organisms, here’s a look at the top 7 most incredible and futuristic bridges in the world that demonstrate how engineering isn’t just about utility, but also carving designs that evoke wonder in human minds.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Two months after hitting the catwalk in a futuristic Balmain design, Cher starred in the French luxury fashion house’s campaign for The Balmain Blaze leather bag.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
The brand’s latest, which debuted at this year’s China International Motorcycle Trade Exhibition, sports a chunky, cyberpunk-indebted design and bold lighting package that wouldn’t look out of place zipping around a futuristic metropolis.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
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PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
From bridges that breathe fire to structures that curl up like living organisms, here’s a look at the top 7 most incredible and futuristic bridges in the world that demonstrate how engineering isn’t just about utility, but also carving designs that evoke wonder in human minds.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Two months after hitting the catwalk in a futuristic Balmain design, Cher starred in the French luxury fashion house’s campaign for The Balmain Blaze leather bag.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
The brand’s latest, which debuted at this year’s China International Motorcycle Trade Exhibition, sports a chunky, cyberpunk-indebted design and bold lighting package that wouldn’t look out of place zipping around a futuristic metropolis.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Futuristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/futuristic. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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futuristic
adjective
fu·tur·is·tic
ˌfyü-chə-ˈris-tik
: being or resembling the style or type predicted for the future
futuristic furniture
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