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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
Raised on the fantasy space-age genealogy of Flash Gordon, my heart was formed in the optimistic mythos of the Star Wars era.
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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
See below for more of Sydney Sweeney’s space-age affair.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
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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
See below for more of Sydney Sweeney’s space-age affair.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for space-age
Recent Examples of Synonyms for space-age
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At the same time, illicit South Korean dramas, pop music and films continue to circulate on USB drives and memory cards, offering younger North Koreans a competing vision of modern life.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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This is readily undertaken via modern-era generative AI and large language models (LLMs).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The postponement has drawn criticism from environmental groups, while cruise operators argue that the extra time is necessary to allow new low- and zero-emission ships to enter service.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Melting sea ice has opened new shipping lanes, including the Northern Sea Route, dramatically shortening transit times between Europe and Asia.—
Paul McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Poetry Out Loud encourages high school students to learn about great poetry—both classic and contemporary—through memorization, performance, and competition.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Window Peace will be reimagined, featuring original participant Linda Montano alongside contemporary artists at West Philadelphia’s Public Trust.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Space-age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/space-age. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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