futurist
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- adjective
- /ˈfjuːtʃərɪst/
- Archaic
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futurista
- The design of the new building showcases a futurist aesthetic that emphasizes bold shapes and innovative materials.
- futurist thinking
- futurist painting
- futurist author
Unfortunately, it comes with the territory of futurist futurism.
- Unfortunately, it comes with the territory of futurist futurism.
Examples
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In many Italian cities, architecture from the Roman period stands next to futurist Fascist buildings, creating a unique visual feast.
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These chairs are by the Italian futurist artist Giacomo Bala.
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On my futurist bookshelf at the moment: Aerotropolis, by John Kasarda and Greg Lindsay.
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In the first machine age, when machines mechanically transformed society, artists' responses to the transformation ranged from despair about the quality of life overshadowed by "dark, Satanic mills" to futurist glorifications of flight and speed.
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Her futurist writing style incorporates themes of technology and advancements in society's future.
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The director's latest film features futurist elements that explore life in a technologically advanced world.
Synonyms
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Seeming ahead of its time because of very new design or ideas
How Futuristic
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Etymology
The word futurist comes from the root future, from the Latin 'futurus' meaning 'what will be', and became the name of the Italian art movement Futurism that loved speed, machines and bold shapes. So a futurist style in art or design is one that looks forward to the 'future' and feels modern and dynamic.