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
Established in 2023, the biennial prize is given in recognition of next-gen multidisciplinary artists working at the intersection of art, media, and technology to explore notions of futurity and transformation.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
4 Nov. 2025
This reading list offers resources for engaging with Indigenous thought, resistance, and futurity.
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JSTOR Daily,
11 Oct. 2025
Scott’s work as a designer and consultant has positioned her as an expert and resource on Caribbean artisanal craft, vast technical knowledge, and the futurity of contemporary dress.
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Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
2 Sep. 2025
Next October his first set of quarter horses are set to go into futurity, a competition which offers staggering prize money to winners.
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Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
19 July 2024
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News Desk,
Artforum,
4 Nov. 2025
This reading list offers resources for engaging with Indigenous thought, resistance, and futurity.
—
JSTOR Daily,
11 Oct. 2025
Scott’s work as a designer and consultant has positioned her as an expert and resource on Caribbean artisanal craft, vast technical knowledge, and the futurity of contemporary dress.
—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
2 Sep. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for futurity
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There were tens of thousands of dollars sent to him, the complaint alleges, for things like dental work, a pickup truck, a motorcycle and to fund a legitimate social media career and future together.
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As The Athletic has reported previously, there is uncertainty over his future at the east London club.
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This decision matters because all cellphone-carrying people can end up in tomorrow’s geofence, like all those who were unknowingly grabbed in the Chatrie search.
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What does this new edition of the MPC say about the needs of producers of today and tomorrow?
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