as in modern
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
This is a space-age facility — underlighting in the boardrooms, 11 first-grade pitches, and the literal footprints of the country’s former greats leading towards its doors.
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 10 July 2025
The material, originally developed in the 1930s and trademarked as Lucite by DuPont, became wildly popular in furniture design during the midcentury era, when space-age futurism was all the rage.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
The three keys seemed to be newly designed racing spikes, a space-age aerodynamic racing suit, and a team of pacers placed to block as much wind as possible.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 26 June 2025
Seabrook’s cutting-edge packaging materials lent a space-age feel to its wares.
—John Seabrook
june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 10 July 2025
The material, originally developed in the 1930s and trademarked as Lucite by DuPont, became wildly popular in furniture design during the midcentury era, when space-age futurism was all the rage.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
The three keys seemed to be newly designed racing spikes, a space-age aerodynamic racing suit, and a team of pacers placed to block as much wind as possible.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 26 June 2025
Seabrook’s cutting-edge packaging materials lent a space-age feel to its wares.
—John Seabrook
june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for space-age
Adjective
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The planes are modern, with the average aircraft being less than seven years old.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the modern game, from Tests to T20s and The Hundred, each side will now tend to include more than one gun fielder.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That new equalized funding formula went into effect after a three-year transition period in 2024, when 44 groups each got $9,269, according to the three-year awards report.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Swiss transportation company Twiliner is kicking off a new night bus service later this year that will be more akin to a business class airline seat than your typical bus.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The program aims to demonstrate the breadth and depth of their art form — with pieces spanning the classical, folkloric, contemporary and flamenco styles — and the company’s half-century of output, earning them apt praise both here and abroad.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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The film explores contemporary anxieties, echoing school shootings and societal unrest.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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