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
Eufy Robot Mop Deals The Eufy Robot Vacuum Omni C20 is the closest thing to a futuristic cleaning robot.
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PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
The movie follows the last human private detective in a futuristic world inhabited by humans and aliens.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
The futuristic website is not just a business card, but their best employee.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
By now, most of us are familiar with the futuristic glow of LED face masks—those sci-fi-looking devices that promise better skin by way of red and blue light-emitting diodes.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
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PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
The movie follows the last human private detective in a futuristic world inhabited by humans and aliens.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
The futuristic website is not just a business card, but their best employee.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
By now, most of us are familiar with the futuristic glow of LED face masks—those sci-fi-looking devices that promise better skin by way of red and blue light-emitting diodes.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for futuristic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for futuristic
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These $36 shoes stand out for their comfortable design and modern style, especially in this cement gray color with its sleek look.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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The program features hits from the ‘70s, such as by The Beatles, Billy Joel, Elvis and The Carpenters, with a modern twist.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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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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The lineup ranges from contemporary artists like Doja Cat, Raye and Olivia Rodrigo to veterans like Elton John, Iggy Pop and Flea, along with one notable non-musician, David Letterman.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Kids Are Alright earned a nomination for best urban contemporary album at the 2019 Grammy Awards, where Chloe x Halle was also up for best new artist, and Ungodly Hour earned a best progressive R&B album nod at the 2021 Grammys.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
8 Oct. 2025
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China’s sweeping new restrictions, some of which won’t take effect until November, could deal a huge blow to East Asian economies, such as Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, which play critical roles in the global tech and artificial intelligence supply chain, as well as the auto industries.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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And among the primary challenges is learning new defensive principles.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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This simple yet stylish monogrammed jewelry dish—personalized with her initial—is the perfect spot for her everyday jewelry or little tchotchkes.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
13 Oct. 2025
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In an age when celebrities rarely leave the house without the help of a stylist (and in an industry where everyone is fashionable, though few are truly stylish), Keaton’s approach was singular.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Toss it in your tote for just-in-case scenarios, or drape it over your shoulders and tie for a more fashionable statement.—
Nusrat Sultana,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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Vionic Winny 2 Sneakers Vionic sneakers are fashionable enough to wear to work or the grocery store thanks to the versatile leather and suede materials — and this pair is currently at one of its lowest prices.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Futuristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/futuristic. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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