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
  • Monastiq is an all-day restaurant with a modern take on traditional Czech cuisine, complete with special menus for kids as well as a seasonal selection of dishes.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Though guests will love the home’s open-concept layout, gourmet kitchen, and modern touches, the great outdoors are the main draw.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • That same year, Wolfram set out on an ambitious new direction in science aimed at understanding the origins of complexity in nature.
    Big Think, Big Think, 4 Aug. 2026
  • If your crepe myrtles aren’t receiving enough light, transplant them to a new growing location when the plants are dormant in winter.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The design wows with airy lounges, plush seating nooks, chrome finishes, curved contemporary furnishings and floor-to-ceiling glass with jaw-dropping vistas at every turn.
    Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Stephanie Gavan is a freelance writer and editor from Liverpool with a background in contemporary art and a deep affection for Italy, having spent years living among the canals of Venice.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

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“Modernistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernistic. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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