postmodern
adjective
post·mod·ern
ˌpōs(t)-ˈmä-dərn 
nonstandard -ˈmä-d(ə-)rən
1
: of, relating to, or being an era after a modern one
postmodern times
a postmodern metropolis
2
a
: of, relating to, or being any of various movements in reaction to modernism that are typically characterized by a return to traditional materials and forms (as in architecture) or by ironic self-reference and absurdity (as in literature)
b
: of, relating to, or being a theory that involves a radical reappraisal of modern assumptions about culture, identity, history, or language
postmodern feminism
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In the center of Monterrey, near its historic quarter and across from its city hall and main cathedral, stands a brunt orange postmodern building by renowned Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta.
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Silvia Benedetti, ARTnews.com, 27 Feb. 2025
When the Meiers were appointed to the brand, Jil Sander was still struggling to find an identity as compelling — and as marketable — as the postmodern playfulness that the Belgian designer Raf Simons had displayed during his seven years as its creative director.
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Its snappy, postmodern unfurling, rife with intentionally obvious rear projections, does eventually give way to moving dimensions as the family’s history fades into view, but few political or personal elements amount to anything poignant.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
Over 50 other models are on display, too, including the Hallock & McMillan Building, Wells Fargo Center and the Portland Building, a postmodern masterpiece.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
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Silvia Benedetti, ARTnews.com, 27 Feb. 2025
When the Meiers were appointed to the brand, Jil Sander was still struggling to find an identity as compelling — and as marketable — as the postmodern playfulness that the Belgian designer Raf Simons had displayed during his seven years as its creative director.
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Its snappy, postmodern unfurling, rife with intentionally obvious rear projections, does eventually give way to moving dimensions as the family’s history fades into view, but few political or personal elements amount to anything poignant.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
Over 50 other models are on display, too, including the Hallock & McMillan Building, Wells Fargo Center and the Portland Building, a postmodern masterpiece.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Postmodern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postmodern. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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