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
For this heinous crime, Brennick receives a punishing sentence at the futuristic, high-tech fortress prison run by the nefarious Men-Tel Corporation.
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Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
World Fencing League co-founder Miles Chamley-Watson believes futuristic technology will help deliver his ancient sport into the modern mainstream.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The electric-vehicle maker, which previously announced plans to begin making its newest model from this month, envisions the futuristic-looking Cybercab as part of its Robotaxi network, which operates as a mixed fleet of vehicles with and without human safety monitors.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Looking to batteries and fusion AI companies are pouring money into futuristic technology like fusion power and fueling the big battery industry in an effort to satisfy their hunger for electricity.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
World Fencing League co-founder Miles Chamley-Watson believes futuristic technology will help deliver his ancient sport into the modern mainstream.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The electric-vehicle maker, which previously announced plans to begin making its newest model from this month, envisions the futuristic-looking Cybercab as part of its Robotaxi network, which operates as a mixed fleet of vehicles with and without human safety monitors.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Looking to batteries and fusion AI companies are pouring money into futuristic technology like fusion power and fueling the big battery industry in an effort to satisfy their hunger for electricity.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for futuristic
Adjective
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Yet another secondary effect of the Iran war is the expansion of modern drone warfare to the Persian Gulf region.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Clinics use modern equipment and high-quality materials and keep prices affordable.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 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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Even in the contemporary digital age, a significant portion of a publisher’s money remains tied up in stock and warehousing.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Set in contemporary London, Fuze unfolds after an unexploded World War II bomb is unearthed at a busy construction site, forcing a massive citywide evacuation.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In any case, this new film can be watched without having seen any of the previous chapters, though that’s mostly because the plot is cookie-cutter generic.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Shot with cold control in black and white by cinematographer Kyle Deitz, Wiseman’s feature debut is a stylish thriller that launched at regional festivals in 2024; what must have seemed near-future about it then seems almost too present-day in 2026.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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Every summer, stylish crowds congregate along France’s southeastern shores, seduced by the glamorous promise of the French Riviera, spending their days sipping overpriced cocktails at the high-end resorts that line its sandy beaches as if plucked straight from a Slim Aarons photo.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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Massive modern skyscrapers dominate the horizon, complemented by fashionable retail outlets.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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From its round neck and hem to its striped fabric, there are a few things that elevate this Automet top from a basic tee to a fashionable find.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Futuristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/futuristic. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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