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
At the 2026 Met Gala last month, Doja's outfit gave futuristic warrior princess.
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 June 2026
The vast, futuristic new city in northwestern Saudi Arabia was at one point projected to cost more than $1 trillion to build.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 June 2026
Most buyers won’t care whether the design language originated in Stuttgart or Shanghai if the result looks sleek, futuristic, and costs a fraction of a Taycan.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2026
This thrilling sci-fi book follows Isako, a legendary samurai who embarks on one final mission in a futuristic society.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 June 2026
The vast, futuristic new city in northwestern Saudi Arabia was at one point projected to cost more than $1 trillion to build.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 June 2026
Most buyers won’t care whether the design language originated in Stuttgart or Shanghai if the result looks sleek, futuristic, and costs a fraction of a Taycan.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2026
This thrilling sci-fi book follows Isako, a legendary samurai who embarks on one final mission in a futuristic society.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for futuristic
Adjective
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Walk through a gallery of bronze busts immortalizing the game's greatest players and learn about the evolution of the game from the days of leather helmets to modern gear.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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That's far lower than the traditional 90-day window, and significantly lower than the more modern 45-day barrier.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Kwok moved across categories, from emerging contemporary artists to established modern and post-war works, building a broad and informed perspective.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The contemporary dance troupe closes out a 20-year run with its final three hometown shows, including works by choreographers Fernando Magadan, Cayetano Soto, Joan Rodriguez, Richard Siegal and Trey McIntyre.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Students at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill designed and 3D-printed a new version of the vuvuzela, the loud plastic horn that became infamous during past international soccer tournaments.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Morgan and Tilis have other potential extensions to sort out over the next few months, as cornerback Mike Jackson and quarterback Bryce Young are among potential candidates for new deals.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Round it out with a stylish Béis belt bag to keep airport essentials close at hand, leaving you no excuse to hold up security, knowing the coveted carry is just under $30.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Zaya Wade is one stylish teenager!—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Chanel hosted a fashionable crowd Monday night in New York for its 19th annual Tribeca Festival artists dinner with plenty of reasons to raise a glass.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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This lightweight hat will protect you from UV rays while making a chic, fashionable statement.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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“Futuristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/futuristic. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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