as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
His team engineers futuristic technological gadgets that were once the stuff of science fiction. The newly redesigned car has a sleek, futuristic look.
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Recent Examples of futuristic
Players assemble and paint detailed models representing futuristic soldiers, vehicles and creatures which are then used to enact battles on tabletop battlefields.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
This trend is versatile and edgy, offering a cool, futuristic look that can be dressed up or down.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
There is a futuristic city designed and built from the ground up in Japan to test the latest technologies.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025
With this brand’s futuristic innovation, Jackson’s discography took on new life, making this performance unforgettable for all in attendance.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Feb. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
This trend is versatile and edgy, offering a cool, futuristic look that can be dressed up or down.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
There is a futuristic city designed and built from the ground up in Japan to test the latest technologies.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025
With this brand’s futuristic innovation, Jackson’s discography took on new life, making this performance unforgettable for all in attendance.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for futuristic
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In an era dominated by CGI, Hung emphasizes the physical authenticity that defined Hong Kong action while acknowledging modern techniques.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2025
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Then Charlton joined the club’s directors and was part of the appointment process that brought Alex Ferguson south from Aberdeen in 1986 to start a second wave of modern United success.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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One of them, Hip Optical, which touts designer eyewear at non-designer prices, opened earlier this year across from the Apple Store and near True Food Kitchen and BJ’s Brewhouse.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
24 May 2024
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The order arrived as a white, non-designer T-shirt, size 2XL.—
Sha Hua,
WSJ,
21 June 2022
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After conscripting the legendary photographer for an artistic project spotlighting contemporary Milanese femininity, which debuted last month, the luxury fashion and outerwear brand is dropping a capsule collection for spring developed with Maripol.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
13 Mar. 2025
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The source familiar with the operations of Garage, the contemporary art space, told me of witnessing a scene at a popular art fair, in which officers dressed in civilian clothes approached a gallery’s stand and asked its employees to remove certain works from its display.—
Joshua Yaffa,
The New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With respect to Korpisalo, the Sens’ love for their new goaltender has eclipsed their old flame.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Many of the lingerie-centric stage costumes worn by Carpenter have been custom collaborations with Victoria’s Secret, including new looks that debuted on March 5 with the kickoff of the tour’s European leg in Dublin.—
Laurie Brookins,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
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These pants remind us so much of Scandinavian style — relaxed, stylish, and elevated.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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If your spring involves attending the neighborhood Easter egg hunt or casual outings to the local flower shop, this short-sleeve sweater is a comfortable yet stylish option.—
Michelle Rostamian,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Arquette is said to be playing a record label boss, Skarsgard as a fashionable European creative and Mullen as xcx’s personal assistant.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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Zara and Eugenie, who turns 35 later this month, sported coordinating outfits with burgundy hues for the fashionable day out and posed together for a picture.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Futuristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/futuristic. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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