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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The big rig has a panoramic, wraparound windshield providing exceptional visibility and a futuristic appearance.
From Los Angeles Times
CBS News reported that many early ad previews emphasize futuristic imagery and celebrity endorsements, with companies hoping familiar faces can build public confidence in still-evolving technologies.
From Salon
It’s seemingly turning into the moment when AI, the futuristic technology that’s increasingly finding its way into our everyday lives, reaches a tipping point in our culture.
From MarketWatch
It’s seemingly turning into the moment when AI, the futuristic technology that’s increasingly finding its way into our everyday lives, reaches a tipping point in our culture.
From MarketWatch
The AI demonstration by Alibaba Cloud is a futuristic version of those arcade games where you maneuver a metal claw to grab a stuffed animal.
From Los Angeles Times
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