science fiction
noun
: fiction dealing principally with the impact of actual or imagined science on society or individuals or having a scientific factor as an essential orienting component
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Time travel exists only in the realm of science fiction.
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Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Hannah was a rising starlet, breaking through as the violent and acrobatic Pris in Ridley Scott’s 1982 science fiction classic, Blade Runner.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
Dirda had an interesting line in fantasy and science fiction, initiating a monthly column on the genres—which had lacked adequate coverage and respect—that became a must-read in the field.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
His company, Wulfgar Props, based out of Lafayette, has supplied props for major science fiction productions and independent films.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Science fiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/science%20fiction. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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