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science fiction

[sahy-uhns fik-shuhn] / ˈsaɪ əns ˈfɪk ʃən /
NOUN
literary fantasy about future
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For decades, the concept of terraforming Mars has lived mostly in the realm of science fiction.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

It’s refreshing for the prize to go to Mr. Kraus, a so-called genre author whose nearly 30 books span horror, science fiction, graphic novels and books for teens.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

And though the film was far from Spielberg’s first foray into science fiction, it detailed a future that seemed both too distant and too preposterous for some viewers to connect to.

From Salon Jun. 28, 2026

It’s more like the language of Robert A. Heinlein, who wrote science fiction.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

And it seems like it should be science fiction.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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