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modernistic

American  
[mod-er-nis-tik] / ˌmɒd ərˈnɪs tɪk /

adjective

  1. modern.

  2. of or relating to modernism or modernists.


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Etymology

Origin of modernistic

First recorded in 1905–10; modern + -istic

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Modernistic electronics plants sprout alongside gleaming shopping malls and clusters of ranch houses.

From Time Magazine Archive

Modernistic to the last touch, it is a triumph of the decorator's art.

From Time Magazine Archive

Modernistic extremes were lacking, but living-room furniture was scaled down in size, upholstery was in modernistic shades of blue and pink.

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As the days passed, it appeared that the convention was definitely Modernistic.

From Time Magazine Archive

Apr. 4, 1976… I didn't go to church because I got hungry, so I went with Les and Mrs. K. to the Modernistic Restaurant.

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