futurism

noun

fu·​tur·​ism ˈfyü-chə-ˌri-zəm 

1

: a movement in art, music, and literature begun in Italy about 1909 and marked especially by an effort to give formal expression to the dynamic energy and movement of mechanical processes

2

: a point of view that finds meaning or fulfillment in the future rather than in the past or present

Examples of futurism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

By fostering community dialogue and shared vision, Harris demonstrates how futurism can unite communities around common goals. —Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

The custom piece debuted as part of Siriano’s Fall/Winter 2025 Collection, which Siriano said was overall inspired by the idea of futurism and modern technology. —Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025

The Cybertruck’s militaristic futurism may excite Musk, but in risk-averse markets such as the EU and the UK, any new technologies must be vetted not by early-adopter customers but by accredited labs. —Carlton Reid, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024

The theme is close to the sound of fascist marches but also takes up the ideas of futurism. —Billboard Italy, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for futurism

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