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futuristic

[fyoo-chuh-ris-tik] / ˌfyu tʃəˈrɪs tɪk /
ADJECTIVE
ahead of one's time
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His art isn’t even subtly political; it is futuristic, with a kind of sci-fi gleam.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Another massive piece, “Kumbi Saleh 3020 CE,” resurrects the medieval city of Kumbi Saleh, the capital of the ancient Ghanaian empire, as a gleaming, futuristic hub.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Domestic brands are expected to fight to out-wow competition with upgrades in autonomous driving, battery charging and futuristic transportation.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Plans to build Neom Super City - a futuristic, carbon-free metropolis - may have been scaled down, but the vision remains the same.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The Sunday afternoon sun trickles through my streaked window and shines light onto my Miles Morales poster, which features the hero fearlessly swinging through a futuristic neon city.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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