dystopian

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Recent Examples of dystopian Even casual followers of AI news have probably heard about the dystopian phenomenon of AI companions, in which human relationships are replaced by AI systems. Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 The sales exceptions seem to be backlist dystopian fiction and books by and for the fascists, that is, right-wing memoir and culture war whining. James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025 The young-adult dystopian franchise kicked off with 2012's The Hunger Games, followed by The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) and the two Mockingjay films, released in 2014 and 2015. Jen Juneau, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Audiences will find dystopian films, documentaries, and experimental fare that is likely to be cause for reflection. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dystopian
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dystopian
earthly
Adjective
  • Indulge in the earthly scents of Morocco and refresh your headspace with their Moroccan Hammam, or take an invigorating dip in the cold plunge to stimulate your mind and stimulate circulation in the body.
    Náosha Gregg, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
  • Because his reality emerges from fiction, Musk is untethered from any sense of earthly constraints.
    Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2025

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“Dystopian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dystopian. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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