futuristic
adjective
fu·tur·is·tic
ˌfyü-chə-ˈri-stik 
1
: very modern
futuristic furniture/designs
On Friday, Germany and Costa Rica will meet in a futuristic, translucent-skinned stadium in Munich to kick off the monthlong mosh pit known as the World Cup.—
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a
: relating to, describing, or depicting events in an imagined future
a futuristic novel/story/film
b
: imagined, described, or depicted as occurring or existing in the future
A space elevator … is a futuristic structure, made famous by science-fiction author Arthur C. Clarke in his 1979 novel The Fountains of Paradise.—Adam Brown
Adam BrownThe Space Rangers are a group of futuristic troubleshooters who zoom around the galaxy in a battle-scarred spaceship, …—Alan Carter
Alan Carter… the long-awaited sequel to the classic Blade Runner is about to hit cinemas featuring more … frenzied futuristic action.—James Moore
James MooreExamples of futuristic in a Sentence
The new offices are very futuristic.
The film depicts a futuristic society.
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Artist renderings show a futuristic interior matching the exterior – sleek, clean and colorless.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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Several architects responded with futuristic designs: Norman Foster drew a sleek spire in crystal and stainless steel while Jean-Michel Wilmotte suggested one made from carbon fiber.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
In an automotive setting, CALLUM sees Aqua Mist and its complementary colors being used for futuristic projects designed to capture the attention of trend-conscious consumers.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Several architects responded with futuristic designs: Norman Foster drew a sleek spire in crystal and stainless steel while Jean-Michel Wilmotte suggested one made from carbon fiber.
—Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
Elsewhere, the futuristic Cheetosverse with a portrait wall honoring the Deja tu Huella ambassadors and Chester Cheetah found fans walking into an installation filled with all kinds of photo-worthy moments.
—James Dinh, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2024
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futuristic
adjective
fu·tur·is·tic
ˌfyü-chə-ˈris-tik
: being or resembling the style or type predicted for the future
futuristic furniture
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