wave of the future
noun phrase
: an idea, product, or movement that is viewed as representing forces or a trend that will inevitably prevail
Examples of wave of the future in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Further, despite giving credit for interdisciplinary faculty, the NRC’s ranking of disciplinary departments ignores interdisciplinary programs, supposedly the academic wave of the future.
—
Peter Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 15 Sep. 2013
Peter Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 15 Sep. 2013
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'wave of the future.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near wave of the future
Cite this Entry
“Wave of the future.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wave%20of%20the%20future. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share