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Recent Examples of space-age
His projects draw together ancient building elements with space-age materials.
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Kriston Capps, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026
At first glance, the tower — one of Downtown Disney’s most striking works — appears to be a nod to Disneyland’s Midcentury art, for its curved lines and space-age optimism wouldn’t be out of place in Tomorrowland.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Other elements of Dockery’s space might be a bit more in budget, like this space-age lamp from Sézane, or this dusty blue waffle blanket from Boll & Branch.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
This space-age pack was literally designed for Skimo races before recreationalist ultralighters picked up on the magic.
—Anthony Walsh, Outside, 26 Feb. 2026
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Kriston Capps, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026
At first glance, the tower — one of Downtown Disney’s most striking works — appears to be a nod to Disneyland’s Midcentury art, for its curved lines and space-age optimism wouldn’t be out of place in Tomorrowland.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Other elements of Dockery’s space might be a bit more in budget, like this space-age lamp from Sézane, or this dusty blue waffle blanket from Boll & Branch.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
This space-age pack was literally designed for Skimo races before recreationalist ultralighters picked up on the magic.
—Anthony Walsh, Outside, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for space-age
Adjective
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Inspired by the design of classic tuxedo shirts, this modern twist has a cropped fit, pintucked front details, and button cuffs.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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And across all networks, just six new shows bow in the fall — with most waiting for post-football homes.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Winston makes a cameo to execute another electric Ford Field trick play, and the Giants lose a close one with their offense starting to find a new gear.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Bedrooms are creamy cocoons that wouldn’t look out of place in contemporary hotels in global capitals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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But this album is even more a celebration of memory, with plenty of current happiness thrown in too — as if his recollections about his Liverpool boyhood and his contemporary mash notes to his wife, Nancy Shevell, occupied adjacent spots on his personal timeline.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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“Space-age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/space-age. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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