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New Age
: an eclectic group of cultural attitudes arising in late 20th century Western society that are adapted from those of a variety of ancient and modern cultures, that emphasize beliefs (such as reincarnation, holism, pantheism, and occultism) outside the mainstream, and that advance alternative approaches to spirituality, right living, and health
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: a soft soothing form of instrumental music often used to promote relaxation
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: of, relating to, or being New Age
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: contemporary, modern
new age grocery stores
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a kitchen crammed full of new age appliances
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Nov. 2025
Disney had shockingly acquired Lucasfilm and the massive franchise back in 2012, but that new age wasn't realized until three years later, when The Force Awakens took over cinemas worldwide.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 17 Nov. 2025
Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
That might still be enough, however, to give her the edge over June’s oldest daughter Helen (Toni Collette), a flighty new age breathing instructor who lives abroad and was recently impregnated by a random Greek stranger who knocks people up for fun and money.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Lucy Lawless is there to help usher in this new age for House of Ashur.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Nov. 2025
Disney had shockingly acquired Lucasfilm and the massive franchise back in 2012, but that new age wasn't realized until three years later, when The Force Awakens took over cinemas worldwide.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 17 Nov. 2025
Adjective
In January, the company which started in 2018, shared plans to usher in a new age of hemp business in the commonwealth by opening a 25,000 square foot facility in Louisville.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
That might still be enough, however, to give her the edge over June’s oldest daughter Helen (Toni Collette), a flighty new age breathing instructor who lives abroad and was recently impregnated by a random Greek stranger who knocks people up for fun and money.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2025
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“New age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/new%20age. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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