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
Some of Zaha Hadid Architects' most eye-catching work has involved skyscrapers, and the firm continues this trend with a remarkable futuristic sculpted tower that's currently under construction in Shenzhen, China.
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New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2025
Fortunately, once Mercury enters Aquarius on Jan. 27, your thoughts take on a futuristic tone as fresh ideas and intellectual pursuits are brought to the forefront.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Since the summer, however, the bubble skirt has given way to the Space Barbie aesthetic, a more futuristic take on the peplum courtesy of fashion-forward labels like JW Anderson and Marques Almeida.
—Rosana Lai, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2024
It was founded by CEO Sam Altman, Musk and others as a research lab focused on artificial general intelligence, or AGI, which was an entirely futuristic concept at the time.
—Hayden Field, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
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New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2025
Fortunately, once Mercury enters Aquarius on Jan. 27, your thoughts take on a futuristic tone as fresh ideas and intellectual pursuits are brought to the forefront.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Since the summer, however, the bubble skirt has given way to the Space Barbie aesthetic, a more futuristic take on the peplum courtesy of fashion-forward labels like JW Anderson and Marques Almeida.
—Rosana Lai, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2024
It was founded by CEO Sam Altman, Musk and others as a research lab focused on artificial general intelligence, or AGI, which was an entirely futuristic concept at the time.
—Hayden Field, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for futuristic
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The style felt like a vintage find from the 1940s, but with modern construction.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
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Gaza has been destroyed more completely than almost any urban area in the history of modern warfare.Sarah Yager, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
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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
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The Bushnell 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford The next two shows in the Broadway series at The Bushnell are culturally sensitive contemporary updates of theater classics, with the rewrites credited to some cool writers.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2025
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In this contemporary dining room, the cool sage green wall color balances out the warmth of the fiery orange in the abstract piece of art.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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Whether the Red Wings can keep this streak going hinges on Detroit’s ability to handle this early success under new coach Todd McLellan.Max Bultman, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Like the wood chairs and brown sofa, the sage green accents incorporated through the bold pattern on the window treatments warm up the room and introduce a new layer of color.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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These comfortable, stylish over-ear headphones are lauded for their adjustable EQ and long-lasting battery, ensuring a tailored and uninterrupted listening experience.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
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This voyage into the future of stylish drinking is a must for all 'Star Trek' - and cocktail - fans.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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In the years since, the former editor and model has quietly put her own fashionable stamp on the baroque pile in the Peak District—the inspiration for Mr. Darcy’s Pemberley in Pride and Prejudice and a fixture on the moodboards of designers ranging from John Galliano to Alessandro Michele.Liam Hess, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
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The glasses not only provide exceptional sound clarity but also eliminate the traditional stigma associated with hearing aids by seamlessly integrating advanced audio technology into a sleek, fashionable eyewear design.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Futuristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/futuristic. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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