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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OceanX brought in Hollywood designers to make the ship telegenic, with a futuristic "mission control" and customisable lighting for optimal filming conditions.
From Barron's
The arrival of such futuristic designs marks a sharp departure from how we have traditionally holidayed.
From BBC
“Howling” — the fierce yet honeyed lead track on “Awe” — saw the group transformed into a futuristic wolf pack.
From Los Angeles Times
The policing techniques satirized in the film may be futuristic, but its structure is fusty.
But even a mega-firm that typically builds in a futuristic style can form a partnership with a design architect who’s an expert in classicism.
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