ultramodernist

noun

Definition of ultramodernistnext
as in liberal
a person with very modern ideas an ultramodernist in interior decoration, she freely uses materials that are recognizably man-made to achieve a look that enthusiastically embraces the 21st century

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  1. liberal
  2. modernist
  3. modern
  4. revolutionary
Noun
  • Collin is a French liberal, a believer in the celebratory triad of liberté, égalité, fraternité.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Lee is a liberal who espouses improved ties with North Korea.
    — Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of liberal
Noun
  • Here, age-old traditions fuse with contemporary flavors, archaeological marvels meet modernist museums, rugged peaks are juxtaposed against verdant plains, and stretches of sandy shorelines lead to charming inland villages.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • For the modernist, the Ciminiere d’Italia Round LED floor lamp offers a minimal frame that makes a major design impact.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of modernist
Noun
  • One partner may love mid-century modern while the other leans farmhouse, but there is almost always a middle path that borrows from both.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
  • Three of the plans will be offered with Stratford modern, Santa Barbara and farmhouse architectural elevations, while a fourth plan will feature a single architectural style.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of modern
Noun
  • Centrist Democrats are not socialists, not revolutionaries, and not disposed to blame Zionist conspiracies for every trouble in American life, including police brutality and urban gentrification.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026
  • To make matters worse, ten days later, revolutionaries stormed the Bastille.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of revolutionary
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“Ultramodernist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultramodernist. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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