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 The platform also introduced a new age-verification system to group users into appropriate age brackets. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026 Rachel visited Roblox headquarters to try out their new age verification feature that debuts for all users attempting to use the chat feature in early 2026. — Sam Woodward, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025 The 61-year-old writer/director revisits his script’s indelible opening lines at the start of the trailer, effectively shepherding in a new age of wonder and uncertainty. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 June 2026 Vsquared Ventures’s portfolio spreads from zero carbon aviation startup Vaeridion to new age battery recycling outfit Cylib, next generation rocket maker Isar Aerospace to lithium-silicon battery materials firm Group 14. — Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 30 June 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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  • Buckhead Heritage, a historic preservation organization, will make a historic building its new headquarters after reaching an agreement with Atlanta Public Schools.
    — Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 7 July 2026
  • The airlines haven’t yet announced what their new, combined frequent flyer program will look like, however.
    — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of new
Adjective
  • In a statement, an AT&T spokesperson said modern alternatives to copper hold up better during disasters and said landline service wouldn’t be discontinued until at least June 1, 2027.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
  • The asymmetrical silhouette is also fresh and modern, and Quince's supple Italian nappa leather looks far more expensive than its price.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of modern
Adjective
  • Dubbed Camp Meeker Cabin, the project strips mountain living back to its quieter essentials, while still embracing contemporary environmental design.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • The architecture is intentionally clean and contemporary, understated but elegant.
    — David Caraccio Updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of contemporary
Adjective
  • The union says it’s already made concessions at the bargaining table but with little offered in return to improve current conditions and wages.
    — Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago’s past.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of current
Adjective
  • One of them, Hip Optical, which touts designer eyewear at non-designer prices, opened earlier this year across from the Apple Store and near True Food Kitchen and BJ’s Brewhouse.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 24 May 2024
  • The order arrived as a white, non-designer T-shirt, size 2XL.
    — Sha Hua, WSJ, 21 June 2022
Definition of designer

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“New age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/new%20age. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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