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science fiction

[sahy-uhns fik-shuhn] / ˈsaɪ əns ˈfɪk ʃən /
NOUN
literary fantasy about future
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Combining detective work and science fiction is nothing new — see “Sugar,” currently; “The X-Files,” classically.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

AI experts in Vegas tell us these concerns aren’t science fiction or the far-off future.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

At the opposite end, someone who likes science fiction or fantasy novels tends to be more concerned with the state of the world.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

For decades, the concept of terraforming Mars has lived mostly in the realm of science fiction.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

“What we heard from our daughter made it sound like there was a science fiction movie unfolding at the school.”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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