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
Legendary architect Zaha Hadid is widely recognized for her futuristic buildings, constructed from steel, concrete, and glass and known for their impressive curves and geometric shapes.
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Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
The nimble torch singer finds her groove on this album of bold and futuristic R&B.
—Matthew Schnipper, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
With modern-day releases and futuristic aesthetics being delivered from manufacturers to consumers in every market, the necessity for comfort has taken a back burner.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Gleason, famously fascinated with UFOs and metaphysical theory, dreamed up the circular home that embodied futuristic ambition while showcasing old-fashioned craftsmanship.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
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Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
The nimble torch singer finds her groove on this album of bold and futuristic R&B.
—Matthew Schnipper, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
With modern-day releases and futuristic aesthetics being delivered from manufacturers to consumers in every market, the necessity for comfort has taken a back burner.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Gleason, famously fascinated with UFOs and metaphysical theory, dreamed up the circular home that embodied futuristic ambition while showcasing old-fashioned craftsmanship.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for futuristic
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Information operations and psychological warfare are a key component of modern war — and arguably nowhere is this truer than in the Israel-Islamist conflict.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Watch a modern student tackle an assignment.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 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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Maybe anyone busting on a contemporary Knute Rockne on live television would always hit.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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While its heritage remains intact, contemporary dining, wellness, and a growing emphasis on sustainability signal how even a grand dame can move with the times.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
10 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
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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
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Many have compared the silhouette to the once-fashionable Balenciaga Triple-S, another behemoth of a sneaker.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Created by Buffy alum and Cabin in the Woods director Drew Goddard, ABC's crime drama stars Kaitlin Olson as an eccentric (and fashionable) janitor with a genius-level IQ who stumbles into a consulting role with the Los Angeles Police Department.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Futuristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/futuristic. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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