new age

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noun

1

New Age : an eclectic group of cultural attitudes arising in late 20th century Western society that are adapted from those of a variety of ancient and modern cultures, that emphasize beliefs (such as reincarnation, holism, pantheism, and occultism) outside the mainstream, and that advance alternative approaches to spirituality, right living, and health

2

: a soft soothing form of instrumental music often used to promote relaxation

New Ager

-ˈā-jər 

noun

New Agey

-ˈā-jē 

adjective

new age

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adjective

variants often New Age

1

: of, relating to, or being New Age

2

: contemporary, modern

new age grocery stores

Synonyms of new age

Adjective

• new
• modern
• contemporary
• current
• designer

Examples of new age in a Sentence

Adjective

a kitchen crammed full of new age appliances

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Here’s some of what scientists are learning in this new age of light microscopy. —Katarina Zimmer, JSTOR Daily, 14 Aug. 2025

In this new age of luxury camping, travelers can discover the untamed wilderness in the most elegant ways possible. —Kevin Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2025

Adjective

The company is also launching new age verification tools and plans to establish an AI Safety Lab run by an independent non-profit focusing on safety research related to AI entertainment. —Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025

How has utilizing these new age entertainment platforms changed your life and your career? —Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1971, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1949, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for new age

• assuage
• backstage
• bocage
• downstage
• engage
• enrage
• leafage
• messuage
• offstage
• onstage
• outrage
• pelage

Kids Definition

New Age

noun

1

: a way of thinking arising in late 20th century Western society and adapted from a variety of ancient and modern cultures that emphasizes beliefs (as reincarnation) outside the mainstream and that advances alternative approaches to spirituality, right living, and health

2

: a soft soothing form of instrumental music often used to promote relaxation

new age adjective often capitalized

New Ager

-ˈā-jər

noun