new age

1 of 2

noun

Synonyms of new agenext
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 noun
New Agey adjective

new age

2 of 2

adjective

variants often New Age
1
: of, relating to, or being New Age
2
: contemporary, modern
new age grocery stores

Examples of new age in a Sentence

Adjective a kitchen crammed full of new age appliances
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Noun
Lucy Lawless is there to help usher in this new age for House of Ashur. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Nov. 2025 Disney had shockingly acquired Lucasfilm and the massive franchise back in 2012, but that new age wasn't realized until three years later, when The Force Awakens took over cinemas worldwide. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 17 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Rachel visited Roblox headquarters to try out their new age verification feature that debuts for all users attempting to use the chat feature in early 2026. Sam Woodward, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025 In January, the company which started in 2018, shared plans to usher in a new age of hemp business in the commonwealth by opening a 25,000 square foot facility in Louisville. Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for new age

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1971, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1949, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of new age was in 1949

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“New age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/new%20age. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.

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
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