NEW AGE Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

new age

adjective

Definition of new age

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

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But if Jackson gets off to a slow start under a new coaching staff, including first-time play-caller Declan Doyle, there’s room to fall.

— Jeff Howe, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
There's a new, yet familiar, voice in Bo Nix's ear these days.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of new

Adjective

While the wider world has in recent decades fallen for the archipelago’s humble street food, there’s a rising number of contemporary chefs who are elevating the national cuisine on the global stage.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
There’s no question Andrew Scott, the 49-year-old Irish actor, has earned his position as one of the finest contemporary actors going.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of contemporary

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In the event of an incident, the current system requires a medical team to reach the driver after an incident, make an assessment and then transfer him to the medical center.

— Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The renovations were initially recommended by the current executive director and former vice president of facilities at the Kennedy Center, Matt Floca.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of current

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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

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