modernistic

Definition of modernisticnext

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Recent Examples of modernistic The design is more modernistic than futuristic, different but still relatable. Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026 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 Vessel’s starkly sharp architecture — critics call it cold or even brutally modernistic — has drawn pushback in several affluent suburbs, but its supporters say opposition is often based on a reluctance to bring lower- to moderate-income people into upscale neighborhoods. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026 Jin’s modernistic work is unlike traditional jewels typically seen on tuxedo lapels — and perhaps that’s precisely why Brody enjoys wearing these artful pieces also seen with his look at the 2025 Oscars. Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026 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. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernistic
Adjective
  • While newer schools featured modern amenities, Windsor Middle had largely remained unchanged.
    Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • The old supermarket-style, functional interiors are gone, and in their place are sleek architectural details, a scattering of midcentury modern furniture and colorful LED screens broadcasting the M&S seasonal campaigns.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
Adjective
  • But with many of the bosses atop those agencies exiting, a new concern over what that may mean is starting.
    Chris Tye, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • That waterway has taken on new significance since the start of the war, as Saudi Arabia now diverts millions of barrels of crude there to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Adjective
  • The façade is partially clad in white terra-cotta, an old-fashioned material that speaks to the neighborhood’s vintage architecture, but is used here in a contemporary way.
    Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Surrounded by olive trees, thyme, and lavender, Skinopi Lodge offers a contemporary take on traditional syrmata.
    Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026

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“Modernistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernistic. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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