adjective
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denoting or relating to design, technology, etc, that is thought likely to be current or fashionable at some future time; ultramodern
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of or relating to futurism
Other Word Forms
- futuristically adverb
- nonfuturistic adjective
- semifuturistic adjective
- unfuturistic adjective
Etymology
Origin of futuristic
Example Sentences
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Hogg's clothes embraced futuristic beauty looks, bold hair, punk sensibilities, and a strong sense of androgyny.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
The futuristic Grecian agora, which opened in 2022, was beyond anything they’d built before — similar to Red Rocks in Colorado or Forest Hills Stadium in New York.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026
Much of the panic driving recent selloffs has been based on futuristic hunches or kneejerk assessments of the impact of new AI tools.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
Tesla is rolling out its “most affordable” version of the Cybertruck as the electric-vehicle maker attempts to turn things around for its futuristic pickup truck.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026
It was the “newest city” of the world, Twain had written—a place where scientists, writers, philosophers, and intellectuals were gathering in cafés and salons to forge a free and futuristic society.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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