new age

adjective

Definition of new agenext
as in new
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles a kitchen crammed full of new age appliances

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Recent Examples of new age Spadaccini said the scientific field is at the beginning of a new age. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 The continent of Oon is entering a new age of uncertainty and change, where characters’ relationships can reshape the continent on a grand scale. — Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026 The Post Office Tower, lean, practical, and futuristic, symbolizes the technical and architectural skill of this new age. — David Szondy august 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026 More than four decades after a University of Colorado student was found shot to death inside his Boulder apartment, the FBI is asking for the public's help by releasing new age-progression images of the man accused of killing him. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for new age
Recent Examples of Synonyms for new age
  1. new
  2. modern
  3. contemporary
  4. current
  5. designer
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  • There are currently around 1,000 new Pip claims submitted every day in the UK; about 34% are successful.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 4 Oct. 2026
  • On Monday, the first day of the Supreme Court's new term, the justices will hear the Boulder case that could decide the fate of others like it.
    — LINDSAY WHITEHURST, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of new
Adjective
  • Our research suggests these tombs were designed and constructed not simply to house the dead, but to affect the living through a sensorily immersive environment similar to a modern 3D film experience.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • From Mudmee Thai silk to handwoven indigo cotton sourced from Don Koi, textiles were reworked using modern techniques such as laser cutting — which also showcased the influence of India through the brand’s Thai identity.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of modern
Adjective
  • The focus, according to their proposal, will be on contexts of appropriation, chains of ownership, and the significance of the artifacts to contemporary Cameroon.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Men’s accessories encompass bags in tactile raffia, calfskin and denim for a relaxed summer mood with its clean contemporary shapes and artisanal details.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of contemporary
Adjective
  • That costs additional money—both London teams this past week set up headquarters for fans, with current and former players participating in events throughout the lead-up to the game—and also provides some additional income.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Swift appears as a spectral figure trying to warn Johnson that, based on her own experience, her rich husband has more sinister intentions than his current bride imagines.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of current
Adjective
  • According to Rover's data, non-designer mixed breeds again pawed their way to the #1 spot — and into America's heart.
    — Liz Gray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Because cap-toe flats were popularized by Chanel, the detail immediately makes even non-designer shoes look more expensive.
    — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of designer

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“New age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/new%20age. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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