new age

adjective

Definition of new agenext
as in new
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles a kitchen crammed full of new age appliances

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Recent Examples of new age Spadaccini said the scientific field is at the beginning of a new age. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 The continent of Oon is entering a new age of uncertainty and change, where characters’ relationships can reshape the continent on a grand scale. — Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026 The Post Office Tower, lean, practical, and futuristic, symbolizes the technical and architectural skill of this new age. — David Szondy august 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026 More than four decades after a University of Colorado student was found shot to death inside his Boulder apartment, the FBI is asking for the public's help by releasing new age-progression images of the man accused of killing him. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for new age
Recent Examples of Synonyms for new age
  1. new
  2. modern
  3. contemporary
  4. current
  5. designer
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  • An emergency program was followed by an initial slowdown in new cases after almost 20 million children received a vaccination in April and May.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In the middle of one of those summer heatwaves this year, Kember was in the promotional cycle for a record with his new partner of 15 years, Panda Bear.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of new
Adjective
  • Perfect Road, a documentary from Danish directors and cousins Adam and Christian Bonke, follows him on an extreme journey through some of Europe’s highest mountain passes, while also providing a meditation on modern life and character study.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Although driver engagement has long been central to the 911 experience, the realities of modern automotive development are making manual transmissions a rare commodity.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of modern
Adjective
  • After decades of neglect and subsequent disrepair, it was recently restored into a luxurious one-bedroom retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing contemporary amenities like a king bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a sleek living area.
    — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This dynamic comes through the mill’s fabric families like D’enovated, which applies contemporary constructions, comfort stretch and a broad spectrum of indigo shades to authentic-looking denim.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of contemporary
Adjective
  • The district also later reported that about 2,000 student assessment records had been posted, including those of 60 current students.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The calves struggled against a current thick with floating clumps of river plants.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of current
Adjective
  • According to Rover's data, non-designer mixed breeds again pawed their way to the #1 spot — and into America's heart.
    — Liz Gray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Because cap-toe flats were popularized by Chanel, the detail immediately makes even non-designer shoes look more expensive.
    — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of designer

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“New age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/new%20age. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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