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a person with very modern ideas
a time when Paris was the center of the universe for modernists in the art world
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Recent Examples of modernist
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
The concept of a linear city goes back to the late nineteenth-century construction of such a modernist urban settlement near Madrid, Spain.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 1 May 2026
The rich textures and thick ambiance of The Eyes of Others are pure high modernist 1960s Italian cinema, but De Sica unfurls the film’s winding intrigues with a contemporary sense of suspense, carnality, and visual boldness.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Like the museum-grade artworks that populate its expansive walls and outdoor spaces, this Miami modernist home was always destined to be one of a kind.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
Prana is a remote seven-bedroom wilderness lodge that harmoniously blends a modernist aesthetic with traditional construction.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Banerjee, who was born in 1963, offered an effusive epilogue to the modernist exhibit, exploring dimensions, textures and scale that many of her artistic forebears could only dream of.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
From the coastal cliffs of Costa Rica to open-air Indonesian retreats, luxury villa rentals span locales and design sensibilities—if something rustic and Tuscan is not for you, something modernist and Mexican just may be.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Meis moves from the Baroque virtuosity of Rubens’s study of a drunken mythological figure, through the jagged modernist puzzle of Marc’s allegorical animals, to Mitchell’s painterly abstractions and their flickering landscape allusions.
—Jed Perl, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Also featured are a pair of mid-20th century works by modernist pioneers Oscar Howe (Yanktonai Dakota) and George Morrison (Ojibwe).
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The rooms The rooms are more ’80s yuppy vibes than strictly modernist.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
The Neue Galerie is known for its deep holdings of German and Austrian modernist art, including masterpieces by Gustav Klimt, at least one of which is worth more than $100 million.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
Met director Max Hollein told the New York Times that the merger would significantly expand the Met’s holdings of German and Austrian modernist art.
—News Desk, Artforum, 14 May 2026
The modernist architectural firm of Thornton Ladd and John Kelsey designed the 2,273-square-foot retreat known as the Portage Residence.
—Sandra Barrera, Daily News, 9 May 2026
At one point, Obama asked the architects to think of the works of Constantin Brancusi, the modernist sculptor known for his inventive shapes and textures.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
First and foremost their family’s summer home, the open plan, modernist wood-and-stone house with an abundance of windows and accordion doors is available to guests on Airbnb for select stays.
—Sarah Wood González, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
This modernist gem, tucked away on Marin County’s Belvedere Island, packs a triple whammy.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
The concept of a linear city goes back to the late nineteenth-century construction of such a modernist urban settlement near Madrid, Spain.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 1 May 2026
The rich textures and thick ambiance of The Eyes of Others are pure high modernist 1960s Italian cinema, but De Sica unfurls the film’s winding intrigues with a contemporary sense of suspense, carnality, and visual boldness.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Like the museum-grade artworks that populate its expansive walls and outdoor spaces, this Miami modernist home was always destined to be one of a kind.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
Prana is a remote seven-bedroom wilderness lodge that harmoniously blends a modernist aesthetic with traditional construction.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Banerjee, who was born in 1963, offered an effusive epilogue to the modernist exhibit, exploring dimensions, textures and scale that many of her artistic forebears could only dream of.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
From the coastal cliffs of Costa Rica to open-air Indonesian retreats, luxury villa rentals span locales and design sensibilities—if something rustic and Tuscan is not for you, something modernist and Mexican just may be.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Meis moves from the Baroque virtuosity of Rubens’s study of a drunken mythological figure, through the jagged modernist puzzle of Marc’s allegorical animals, to Mitchell’s painterly abstractions and their flickering landscape allusions.
—Jed Perl, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
That drone touches down at the address of architect Otone Komoto (Haruka Ayase), who designed her family’s modernist home, an arrangement of overlapping boxes stacked around a garden courtyard.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Also featured are a pair of mid-20th century works by modernist pioneers Oscar Howe (Yanktonai Dakota) and George Morrison (Ojibwe).
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The rooms The rooms are more ’80s yuppy vibes than strictly modernist.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
The Neue Galerie is known for its deep holdings of German and Austrian modernist art, including masterpieces by Gustav Klimt, at least one of which is worth more than $100 million.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
Met director Max Hollein told the New York Times that the merger would significantly expand the Met’s holdings of German and Austrian modernist art.
—News Desk, Artforum, 14 May 2026
The modernist architectural firm of Thornton Ladd and John Kelsey designed the 2,273-square-foot retreat known as the Portage Residence.
—Sandra Barrera, Daily News, 9 May 2026
At one point, Obama asked the architects to think of the works of Constantin Brancusi, the modernist sculptor known for his inventive shapes and textures.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
First and foremost their family’s summer home, the open plan, modernist wood-and-stone house with an abundance of windows and accordion doors is available to guests on Airbnb for select stays.
—Sarah Wood González, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernist
Noun
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The bromide has it that a liberal is a person who won’t take his own side in an argument.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Her efforts to come to terms with polyamory are couched as a political project—part of being an open-minded liberal—as much as a romantic one.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Of course, modern touches like bedside power ports and espresso machines are also in place.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Vimala Pons, in strawberry-blonde bangs, is a striking actor who plays Irène as the new modern woman.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Though far from a revolutionary by nature, John was a stickler for law.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Several of the world’s leading revolutionaries had spent time in the country.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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The rooms Although the 66 rooms are in a building wing added on to the original brick structure that, from the outside, is very modern, the interior design of the rooms manages to recall the 20th century Tudor style while simultaneously encompassing contemporary touches.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Grammy-winning contemporary Christian artist Chris Tomlin is headlining the event, along with Blessing Offor and Aodhan King.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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The design is more modernistic than futuristic, different but still relatable.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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Front and center is a large blue modernistic disc known as a Keystone Sparton Nocturne radio from 1935.—
Penny E Schwartz,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Burle’s Bar: A cocktail bar located inside the Victorian plant shop at Beltline-level in the ultramodern Fourth Ward Offices tower.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
1 May 2026
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Or, retreat to peaceful Bluffside Gardens with ultramodern cabins that offer direct trail access.—
Sarah Miller,
Midwest Living,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Beyond its pleasures as a noir, the chronicle of Kolechko’s fight against nascent Soviet power easily reminds one of present-day Ukraine’s struggle to preserve its dignity in the face of oppressive forces.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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All nod to the house’s history, while capturing present-day aesthetics.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The Galaxy extended their current scoring streak to a league-best 22 straight matches when Gabriel Pec scored in the 89th minute for his 10th goal of the season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Eating a large amount of fiber at once can cause gas and bloating, especially if your current diet is low in fiber.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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