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being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
space-age technology that totally transformed the news-gathering business
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Recent Examples of space-age
From elegant teas to surfing Santas, from subtropical gardens to space-age drone shows, the city invites visitors to experience the season through a uniquely joyful lens—wrapped in sunshine, sprinkled with artificial snow, and served with alligator charm.
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Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Raised on the fantasy space-age genealogy of Flash Gordon, my heart was formed in the optimistic mythos of the Star Wars era.
—Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
Embrace the never-ending chrome trend with a pair of planters ready to showcase your greenery in a space-age way.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
The '60s will be about peace and love with a Yellow Submarine Coffee House and a Rocket Bar inspired by the space-age.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Raised on the fantasy space-age genealogy of Flash Gordon, my heart was formed in the optimistic mythos of the Star Wars era.
—Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
Embrace the never-ending chrome trend with a pair of planters ready to showcase your greenery in a space-age way.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
The '60s will be about peace and love with a Yellow Submarine Coffee House and a Rocket Bar inspired by the space-age.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for space-age
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This level of coordination effectively marries ancient Chinese martial arts with modern precision engineering.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Analysts say the result could mean more stability for modern day Thailand, which has had three prime ministers in as many years and a 20-year cycle of military coups, violent street protests and paralyzing political instability.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Tottenham have been awful at home this season, but with the ‘new-manager bounce’ and also the derby energy, the game might be less one-sided than people expect.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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She’ll be given new clothes, Dana assures her.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The contemporary adaptation stars Ashton James (Boxcutter) in the title role of Dean Youngblood, a hockey prodigy who travels from Detroit to Canada to join the Hamilton Mustangs in pursuit of his professional hockey dreams.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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True to her signature flair for whimsy, Samuel brought in lots of playful elements featuring warm colors, bright patterns, and contemporary silhouettes.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Space-age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/space-age. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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