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
Already, Phoenix city water is coursing through the futuristic facility’s pipes.
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Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Bremer mixes antique touches, like a clawfoot tub, with futuristic ones: smack dab in the middle of the living room hangs a fire orb.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
The chic design combines futuristic lines, retro details, and bright pops of color.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2024
The outer appearance and packaging of the products are modern yet futuristic with its geographical shapes, monochromatic color scheme and grainy texture.
—Anaja I. Smith, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
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Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Bremer mixes antique touches, like a clawfoot tub, with futuristic ones: smack dab in the middle of the living room hangs a fire orb.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
The chic design combines futuristic lines, retro details, and bright pops of color.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2024
The outer appearance and packaging of the products are modern yet futuristic with its geographical shapes, monochromatic color scheme and grainy texture.
—Anaja I. Smith, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
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Starting in the 1990s, modern liquor pioneers such as Austin's Tito's Handmade Vodka, Hye's Garrison Brothers Distillery, Dripping Springs' Treaty Oak Distilling and Waco's Balcones Distilling sparked a revival that continues to expand each year.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Here, find our guide to the new wave of hotels reimagining Rome for the modern traveler.Liam Hess, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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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 tradition is centuries old and unique to the U.K., with some towns creating huge elaborate effigies of Guy Fawkes to be burned — sometimes instead building models of contemporary figures, including former prime ministers Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak.Patrick Smith, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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This contemporary dispossession of Indigenous people fits into the long and violent history in which legal and extralegal measures are taken by those in power to forcibly remove Indigenous inhabitants from their land.Ryleigh Nucilli, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2024
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American innovation today, such as the Pentagon’s Replicator program to rapidly field new high-tech weapons, is equally impressive—and equally insufficient.Michael Green, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
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The triumphs and troubles of the new era all seem to stem from the fact that after years of clawing away at a new path, Shinoda feels like he’s found his counterpart again.Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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No outfit is complete without the right footwear, and Madewell certainly has plenty of stylish options to choose from — many of which are currently on sale.Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Rise of Outdoor Living Post-COVID, outdoor living has experienced a resurgence in popularity, with consumers seeking innovative ways to explore the outdoors while staying stylish.Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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This affordable new collection features a range of fashionable and affordable eyewear options inspired by Kittle’s dynamic and bold persona on and off the field.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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It’s lined with a fuzzy wool blend that will keep your feet warm and cozy while commuting to work or window shopping in the cold, and its fluffy sheepskin detailing adds a touch of fashionable flair.Averi Baudler, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Futuristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/futuristic. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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