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
But instead of portly people enjoying futuristic entertainment, we will all be skinnier thanks to today’s GLP-1 medications.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
The Cybertruck, Elon Musk’s futuristic electric pickup, was unveiled in 2019.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 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
But here and there, interspersed among the desolate shells of the heavy old public buildings, I began to see new buildings, too, which were connected by futuristic walkways lit from beneath.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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