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Recent Examples of space-age
Its elliptical tale of human evolution from prehistory to the space-age future is still profound.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
Megan Fox has moved on, and Sam has a new girlfriend, Carly (Rosie Huntington-Whiteley), along with some space-age secrets with which to contend.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
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.
—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
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
Megan Fox has moved on, and Sam has a new girlfriend, Carly (Rosie Huntington-Whiteley), along with some space-age secrets with which to contend.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for space-age
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The rooms The rooms carry the InterContinental’s signature sleek aesthetic, featuring warm wood, gold and cream accents, elegant reading lamps, and modern art adorning the walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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During the upcoming parliamentary meeting this year, policymakers are also expected to release details of a new five-year development plan, the 15th such program in China's modern history.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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The universe is giving us space to integrate new desires without losing compassion for others.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Steve Carell taught it, and Adam McKay developed an entire new way of doing it with his group, so to get in there and have that happen was just absolutely magical.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026
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Lucy Dickins, who has been co-head of WME’s contemporary music and touring division since 2022 and Adele’s longtime agent, is stepping down from her role, according to an internal memo from co‑chairman Christian Muirhead obtained by Variety.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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The relaunch effort also leaned on the cultural touchpoints that fueled the brand’s early popularity—including music, motorsport and street culture—while boosting the brand’s contemporary social media visibility.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Space-age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/space-age. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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