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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
Anchored by Tainy’s masterful production, the song’s undulating reggaetón foundation intertwines with futuristic electronic textures, giving it a glimmering pulse.
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Natalia Cano, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
Also, for the data to be readable across centuries, every single person or robot who ever handles the glass must avoid accidentally losing it or mistaking it for part of a futuristic domino set.
—Damien Pine, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2026
New launches this year include a futuristic sneaker, the 5030 model, and a new basketball shoe, the P400 due out later this month.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
The experimental community is an interesting destination due to its futuristic and eco-conscious architecture, so set aside an hour or two to explore.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
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Natalia Cano, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
Also, for the data to be readable across centuries, every single person or robot who ever handles the glass must avoid accidentally losing it or mistaking it for part of a futuristic domino set.
—Damien Pine, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2026
New launches this year include a futuristic sneaker, the 5030 model, and a new basketball shoe, the P400 due out later this month.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
The experimental community is an interesting destination due to its futuristic and eco-conscious architecture, so set aside an hour or two to explore.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for futuristic
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The rooms The rooms carry the InterContinental’s signature sleek aesthetic, featuring warm wood, gold and cream accents, elegant reading lamps, and modern art adorning the walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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During the upcoming parliamentary meeting this year, policymakers are also expected to release details of a new five-year development plan, the 15th such program in China's modern history.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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
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Lucy Dickins, who has been co-head of WME’s contemporary music and touring division since 2022 and Adele’s longtime agent, is stepping down from her role, according to an internal memo from co‑chairman Christian Muirhead obtained by Variety.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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The relaunch effort also leaned on the cultural touchpoints that fueled the brand’s early popularity—including music, motorsport and street culture—while boosting the brand’s contemporary social media visibility.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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The universe is giving us space to integrate new desires without losing compassion for others.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Steve Carell taught it, and Adam McKay developed an entire new way of doing it with his group, so to get in there and have that happen was just absolutely magical.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026
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A little lighting can also go a long way toward adding ambience and safety after dark, from a stylish wall lantern (now 87% off) to shatterproof LED string lights that don’t require a plug-in.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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But after reopening with a stylish, colorful new interior, Calle 75 shuttered its dining room weeks later and restricted public access to the takeout window.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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She was led through the hallway to the kitchen, passing a living room filled with mustard furniture and that print of the beautiful Chinese woman that all fashionable people seemed to own.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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That is not a fashionable position.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Mar. 2026
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