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
  • Those same processors eventually proved exceptionally well suited to the massive parallel calculations required for modern artificial intelligence.
    — Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2026
  • The tattoo artist is licensed in French Polynesia and works with modern sterile equipment.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Nichols ran tests comparing sounds laid down on 24-track analog tape with those captured by a new 32-track digital unit manufactured by 3M, and found the latter superior.
    — Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The Russian missiles that hit overnight across the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, damaged homes and commercial properties, triggering new power and water outages, national and city authorities said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • One of music’s highest-selling contemporary Christian bands will be performing in the Kansas City area for the second year in a row.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Returning for its 10th edition in July 2027, the contemporary art festival uses creativity to revive the region.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026

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“Modernistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernistic. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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