futurist
noun
fu·tur·ist
ˈfyü-chə-rist 
1
: one who studies and predicts the future especially on the basis of current trends
2
: one who advocates or practices futurism
futurist
adjective
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Examples of futurist in a Sentence
economic futurists predict a new world order in which information is the resource that drives a nation's economy
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The term futurist has a long connection with science fiction, going back to the early 20th century, personified in such figures as writer H.G. Wells.
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IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2024
Its first production is the PBS series, hosted by the company's co-founder, futurist Ari Wallach.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 1 Apr. 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2024
Its first production is the PBS series, hosted by the company's co-founder, futurist Ari Wallach.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 1 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for futurist
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“Futurist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/futurist. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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futurist
noun
fu·tur·ist
ˈfyü-chə-rəst
: a person who tries to tell what the future will be like by studying current trends
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