futurity

noun

fyü-ˈtu̇r-ə-tē How to pronounce futurity (audio)
Definition of futuritynext
as in future
time that is to come we can scarcely imagine what observers in some remote futurity will think of civilization as it existed at the dawn of the 21st century

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Recent Examples of futurity Established in 2023, the biennial prize is given in recognition of next-gen multidisciplinary artists working at the intersection of art, media, and technology to explore notions of futurity and transformation. — News Desk, Artforum, 4 Nov. 2025 This reading list offers resources for engaging with Indigenous thought, resistance, and futurity. — JSTOR Daily, 11 Oct. 2025 Scott’s work as a designer and consultant has positioned her as an expert and resource on Caribbean artisanal craft, vast technical knowledge, and the futurity of contemporary dress. — Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025 Next October his first set of quarter horses are set to go into futurity, a competition which offers staggering prize money to winners. — Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 19 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for futurity
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  1. future
  2. tomorrow
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  • The combination of elevated inflation and a resilient labor market, meanwhile, has raised the chances of an interest rate hike, futures markets show.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • Neither represents a sustainable future for the fashion industry.
    — P.J. Smith, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
Definition of future
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  • But before Boeing and Airbus compete over tomorrow's narrow-body aircraft, both still have to deliver on today's orders.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 21 July 2026
  • Overlapping time zones, a phone that buzzes through dinner, investors who expect answers before the market opens tomorrow, and social-media pressure all threaten reputations.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of tomorrow

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“Futurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/futurity. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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