as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
a trendy hotel with modernistic room lamps that required some figuring just to turn on
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Recent Examples of modernistic
Others suggested the 50-foot steel sculpture was a bird, a horse, a Viking ship, a baboon or a modernistic representation of Picasso’s dog.
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernistic
Adjective
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Between one and three of those finalists will be inducted into the Hall along with between three and five modern-era players from a group of 15 finalists.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Powell has always said central bank independence is essential to the stability of any modern economy.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The postponement has drawn criticism from environmental groups, while cruise operators argue that the extra time is necessary to allow new low- and zero-emission ships to enter service.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Melting sea ice has opened new shipping lanes, including the Northern Sea Route, dramatically shortening transit times between Europe and Asia.—
Paul McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Poetry Out Loud encourages high school students to learn about great poetry—both classic and contemporary—through memorization, performance, and competition.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Window Peace will be reimagined, featuring original participant Linda Montano alongside contemporary artists at West Philadelphia’s Public Trust.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Modernistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernistic. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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