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futuristic

[fyoo-chuh-ris-tik] / ˌfju tʃəˈrɪs tɪk /
ADJECTIVE
ahead of one's time
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STRONGEST


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Airbus had promoted a similar-style jet as one of the futuristic concepts it was studying alongside a hydrogen-powered aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

The stadium popped in person and on TV, its distinctive, futuristic shape making it immediately recognizable in a way that not every stadium is.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

Although the recovery method sounds futuristic, the researchers argue it offers important advantages.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

“Maybe we should look at this industry a little bit differently and stop thinking of it as a far-off, futuristic science-fiction hobby for billionaires.”

From MarketWatch Jun. 24, 2026

The odd design of the place, with its high windows and box-like mass, now appears futuristic and forward- thinking.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan




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