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
Artificial intelligence is increasing energy demand, and tech companies and governments are turning to both traditional nuclear and betting on more futuristic forms like fusion and the small modular reactors that Core is looking to use.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
These futuristic machines harness the strange properties of quantum mechanics to perform specific types of calculations exponentially faster than even the most powerful supercomputers.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The film feels very current, even futuristic at times — like the appearance of what looks like a Tesla Cybertruck.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
Things took a futuristic turn as Taylor and her dancers turned into robots.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 10 June 2025
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
These futuristic machines harness the strange properties of quantum mechanics to perform specific types of calculations exponentially faster than even the most powerful supercomputers.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The film feels very current, even futuristic at times — like the appearance of what looks like a Tesla Cybertruck.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
Things took a futuristic turn as Taylor and her dancers turned into robots.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for futuristic
Adjective
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Many found themselves out of work, while those who did find jobs discovered they were paid less than the Danish workers arriving in droves to build infrastructure or modern apartment buildings.—
Morten Høi Jensen,
The Dial,
19 June 2025
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But the most powerful flare measured with modern methods was in 2003.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 June 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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Set inside a chic, contemporary home, the gathering brought together influencer and hostess Tenicka Boyd, along with content creators Jayria Nicole and Iesha Gilchrist, for a night of casual connection, elevated drinks, and luxe simplicity.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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Below, Butler and Maple’s daughter, Audrey Snipes, speaks to us about the origins of the new 4k restoration, 20 West, and why Maple, who died in 2023, was surprised by contemporary interest in her film work.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Over at Brooks’s, Shai comes over and teaches him how to use his new sewing machine, which is a fascinating dynamic because Shai is an agent’s assistant while Brooks is a clothing designer.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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Nearly as important, though, is the fact that streaming continues to be a sizable fount of new viewers even after on-air and DVR viewing essentially stops.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2025
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These roomy parachute cargo pants are functional but stylish and—especially for Tokyo, a city known for being a street fashion hub.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2025
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One of the biggest struggles of dressing for the summer heat is finding a pair of sandals that are both stylish and comfortable.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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The brand offers a wide range of fashionable options, featuring more than a dozen colors and print styles, some available at a discount.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
16 June 2025
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The challenge of finding fashionable, seasonal attire, however, becomes a thing of the past after a glance at Amazon Outlet’s summer fashion deals.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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“Futuristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/futuristic. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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