space age

Example Sentences

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For the uninitiated—or forgetful—this space-age family sitcom features George and Jane Jetson, living the American dream in an apartment in the sky with their two children, Judy and Elroy, dog Astro and robot maid, Rosey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

First impressions had me doubting my decision: Unfinished plywood lined the cramped elevator and my room—a snug, white space-age capsule—looked like it had emerged from a 3-D printer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

He plays space-age chess with precision; he moves slowly, steadily, technically.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2025

Sainsbury's said the six pumps at the on-site, self-service petrol station were "space-age", adding that "unlike most service stations" customers could pay "without getting out of a car".

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2025

A young black man, eyeless behind space-age sunglasses, studied the little dossier on the thigh next to his.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole