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
Based on Martha Wells' best-selling sci-fi saga,The Murderbot Diaries, the 10-episode series follows a security robot, owned by a futuristic megacorporation, that is rented to protect the crew of a space exploration mission.
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 23 May 2025
The spa, decorated with futuristic gold embellishments, felt like another world.
—Akili King, Essence, 23 May 2025
The building’s somewhat futuristic appearance is complemented by ultra-modern construction methods.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
The previous entry in the series, 2019's Anno 1800, was seen as something of a return to form by longtime franchise fans, who weren't as thrilled with the futuristic entries that preceded it.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 23 May 2025
The spa, decorated with futuristic gold embellishments, felt like another world.
—Akili King, Essence, 23 May 2025
The building’s somewhat futuristic appearance is complemented by ultra-modern construction methods.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
The previous entry in the series, 2019's Anno 1800, was seen as something of a return to form by longtime franchise fans, who weren't as thrilled with the futuristic entries that preceded it.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for futuristic
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While North Korea's naval forces are widely seen as far inferior to those of its rivals, analysts say a destroyer equipped with modern missile and radar systems could still boost the North's offensive and defensive capabilities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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His show recreates the joy of his journey, the sense of wonder, the three-decade progression in style and substance that made Wayne one of the greatest rappers of the modern era.—
Abe Beame,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 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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But how it’s developed now for contemporary artists is that a lot of them know us for this sort of production technique.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The film’s original soundtrack, including songs by contemporary Ukrainian musical artists such as Serhiy Zhadan, and an original score from composer Frederik van de Moortel, will be released on Spotify on Friday.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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The hitmaker returned to the ceremony in 2025, debuting a new look on the red carpet.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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President Donald Trump flipped Miami-Dade red for the first time since George H.W. Bush won the presidency in 1988, riding new support throughout the majority-Hispanic county.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Fortunately, Amazon is overflowing with affordable, stylish, and cooling linen pants that will instantly upgrade your most casual outfits while keeping you comfy, regardless of the temperature.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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Summer calls for a more straightforward style at times, and this fedora is a quick and stylish way to accessorize simply in all the right ways.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Enjoy thrilling matches, strawberries and cream, Lanson fizz, fashionable outfits, celebrity spotting, and the all-round fun atmosphere that the tournament brings.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The Flower girls, dressed in bright costumes of fashionable gardening gear and props, danced to popular music.—
Yvette Walker,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
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“Futuristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/futuristic. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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