as in future
time that is to come
we can scarcely imagine what observers in some remote futurity will think of civilization as it existed at the dawn of the 21st century
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Recent Examples of futurity
Centrally, by having a coltan miner as the protagonist, the film links futurity with materiality and labor.
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Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Next October his first set of quarter horses are set to go into futurity, a competition which offers staggering prize money to winners.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 19 July 2024
Their practice addresses themes of belonging, futurity, myth and place by considering our relationship to inherited colonial structures and systems of belief/care.
—Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2023
As a consequence, Cadillac’s flag-bearer of futurity is not quite, um, finished.
—Dan Neil, WSJ, 1 Dec. 2022
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Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Next October his first set of quarter horses are set to go into futurity, a competition which offers staggering prize money to winners.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 19 July 2024
Their practice addresses themes of belonging, futurity, myth and place by considering our relationship to inherited colonial structures and systems of belief/care.
—Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2023
As a consequence, Cadillac’s flag-bearer of futurity is not quite, um, finished.
—Dan Neil, WSJ, 1 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for futurity
Noun
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Here is what else Han has said about the show's future, including the possibility of a fourth season.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Names, ages and roles, forensically laid out so the Manchester City hierarchy could assess the present of the club and chart its future.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Formal talks will follow tomorrow at Chequers, the prime minister's country residence, where both leaders are set to discuss trade, technology, and global security.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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A little preparation today can save a lot of stress tomorrow.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Futurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/futurity. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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