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: an eclectic group of cultural attitudes arising in late 20th century Western society that are adapted from those of a variety of ancient and modern cultures, that emphasize beliefs (such as reincarnation, holism, pantheism, and occultism) outside the mainstream, and that advance alternative approaches to spirituality, right living, and health
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: a soft soothing form of instrumental music often used to promote relaxation
often capitalized N&A
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: of, relating to, or being New Age
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: contemporary, modern
new age grocery stores
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a kitchen crammed full of new age appliances
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Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
And for those organizations that adopt it, the possibilities in this new age are limitless.
—Thomas Saueressig, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Ben Westcott / Bloomberg, TIME, 10 Sep. 2024
This new age of warfare will have normative advantages.
—Mark A. Milley, Foreign Affairs, 5 Aug. 2024
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Noun
With each new age, this tension has produced a different expression of what constitutes political order.
—Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
And for those organizations that adopt it, the possibilities in this new age are limitless.
—Thomas Saueressig, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
By Ben Westcott / Bloomberg September 9, 2024 10:15 PM EDT
Australia’s government will work with states and territories to legislate new age limits for social media websites, as part of a push to protect children’s mental health and shield them from inappropriate content online.
—Ben Westcott / Bloomberg, TIME, 10 Sep. 2024
This new age of warfare will have normative advantages.
—Mark A. Milley, Foreign Affairs, 5 Aug. 2024
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“New age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/new%20age. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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