futuristic
adjective
fu·tur·is·tic
ˌfyü-chə-ˈri-stik 
1
: very modern
futuristic furniture/designs
On Friday, Germany and Costa Rica will meet in a futuristic, translucent-skinned stadium in Munich to kick off the monthlong mosh pit known as the World Cup.—
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a
: relating to, describing, or depicting events in an imagined future
a futuristic novel/story/film
b
: imagined, described, or depicted as occurring or existing in the future
A space elevator … is a futuristic structure, made famous by science-fiction author Arthur C. Clarke in his 1979 novel The Fountains of Paradise.—Adam Brown
Adam BrownThe Space Rangers are a group of futuristic troubleshooters who zoom around the galaxy in a battle-scarred spaceship, …—Alan Carter
Alan Carter… the long-awaited sequel to the classic Blade Runner is about to hit cinemas featuring more … frenzied futuristic action.—James Moore
James MooreExamples of futuristic in a Sentence
The new offices are very futuristic.
The film depicts a futuristic society.
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Today, this sleek space blends futuristic vibes with Brutalist architecture by Marcel Breuer.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
The creator of legendary anime series Cowboy Bebop delivered this show with a similar vibe in 2019, setting it on a futuristic Mars, with pop songs as the episode titles and financial desperation as the animating concern of his protagonists.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 2 May 2025
The tour closed with a European leg that showcased futuristic aesthetics rooted in Afrofuturism, space odyssey themes, and high-concept fantasy, all brought to life through archival pieces and custom couture crafted specifically for her.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The exhibit spotlighted more than 170 ensembles, and on the carpet, many guests went along with the futuristic theme.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 May 2025
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Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
The creator of legendary anime series Cowboy Bebop delivered this show with a similar vibe in 2019, setting it on a futuristic Mars, with pop songs as the episode titles and financial desperation as the animating concern of his protagonists.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 2 May 2025
The tour closed with a European leg that showcased futuristic aesthetics rooted in Afrofuturism, space odyssey themes, and high-concept fantasy, all brought to life through archival pieces and custom couture crafted specifically for her.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The exhibit spotlighted more than 170 ensembles, and on the carpet, many guests went along with the futuristic theme.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 May 2025
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“Futuristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/futuristic. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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futuristic
adjective
fu·tur·is·tic
ˌfyü-chə-ˈris-tik
: being or resembling the style or type predicted for the future
futuristic furniture
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