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 The platform also introduced a new age-verification system to group users into appropriate age brackets. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026 These players enjoy this new age of college sports, and live its realities. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Dec. 2025 But perhaps the greatest challenge that has evolved in this new age is to face and overcome the incredible fear and anxiety that pervades our culture. — Clay Stauffer, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Dec. 2025 Rachel visited Roblox headquarters to try out their new age verification feature that debuts for all users attempting to use the chat feature in early 2026. — Sam Woodward, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for new age

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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

Definition of new

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

Definition of modern

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

Definition of contemporary

Adjective

One of them, Hip Optical, which touts designer eyewear at non-designer prices, opened earlier this year across from the Apple Store and near True Food Kitchen and BJ’s Brewhouse.

— Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 24 May 2024
The order arrived as a white, non-designer T-shirt, size 2XL.

— Sha Hua, WSJ, 21 June 2022

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