as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
His team engineers futuristic technological gadgets that were once the stuff of science fiction. The newly redesigned car has a sleek, futuristic look.
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Recent Examples of futuristic
Gleason, famously fascinated with UFOs and metaphysical theory, dreamed up the circular home that embodied futuristic ambition while showcasing old-fashioned craftsmanship.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
The art scene here embraces tradition while looking to tomorrow with futuristic trees lighting up the night and pre-war buildings reimagined as design studios, bakeries, and textile shops.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
The Rivian brand champions off-road and outdoor capability as well as futuristic technology.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Mirror life may seem like a futuristic fantasy, but the likelihood of its existence should encourage governments to act now to make sure the risks of the technology never materialize.
—Liyam Chitayat, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
The art scene here embraces tradition while looking to tomorrow with futuristic trees lighting up the night and pre-war buildings reimagined as design studios, bakeries, and textile shops.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
The Rivian brand champions off-road and outdoor capability as well as futuristic technology.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Mirror life may seem like a futuristic fantasy, but the likelihood of its existence should encourage governments to act now to make sure the risks of the technology never materialize.
—Liyam Chitayat, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for futuristic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for futuristic
Adjective
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The planes are modern, with the average aircraft being less than seven years old.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the modern game, from Tests to T20s and The Hundred, each side will now tend to include more than one gun fielder.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One of them, Hip Optical, which touts designer eyewear at non-designer prices, opened earlier this year across from the Apple Store and near True Food Kitchen and BJ’s Brewhouse.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
24 May 2024
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The order arrived as a white, non-designer T-shirt, size 2XL.—
Sha Hua,
WSJ,
21 June 2022
Adjective
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The program aims to demonstrate the breadth and depth of their art form — with pieces spanning the classical, folkloric, contemporary and flamenco styles — and the company’s half-century of output, earning them apt praise both here and abroad.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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The film explores contemporary anxieties, echoing school shootings and societal unrest.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That new equalized funding formula went into effect after a three-year transition period in 2024, when 44 groups each got $9,269, according to the three-year awards report.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Swiss transportation company Twiliner is kicking off a new night bus service later this year that will be more akin to a business class airline seat than your typical bus.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Lovevook Laptop Tote Bag Looking stylish for work doesn’t have to mean compromising on function.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Thankfully, Amazon has plenty of stylish wrinkle-free tops that won’t get creased on the way to your destination.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Newbury Boston Day One in Boston Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star The Newbury Boston in the city’s fashionable Back Bay neighborhood is a wonderful choice for your stay.—
Kim Foley MacKinnon,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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What starts as a rouse to complete a business deal quickly evolves into something a little too real between the unsuspecting pair—while Sabrina’s Vogue internship in Paris adds an extra touch of fashionable fun.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Futuristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/futuristic. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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