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futurist Synonyms

Another word for futurist

Choosing another word for futurist depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A specialist or social scientist who systematically studies current trends in order to forecast future developments in technology, economics, and society.

Usage Example

"The technology company hired a prominent futurologist to help executives anticipate how renewable energy will reshape urban infrastructure over the next fifty years."

Strongest
futurologist
Strong
forecaster
prognosticator
visionary

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to the systematic study or prediction of future trends, technologies, and societal developments.

Usage Example

"The conference featured several futuristic thinkers who debated the long-term impact of artificial intelligence on global labor markets."

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futuristic
Strong
forward-looking
visionary
prescient

• noun (Context 3)

An adherent or practitioner of Futurism, an early 20th-century artistic and social movement that celebrated speed, machinery, youth, and industry.

Usage Example

"Italian futurists sought to break away from classical artistic traditions by depicting the restless energy and motion of the modern industrial city."

Weak
modernist

• adjective (Context 4)

Relating to or characteristic of Futurism, an early 20th-century avant-garde artistic and social movement.

Usage Example

"The museum's new exhibition showcases early twentieth-century avant-garde paintings that capture the dynamism of modern machinery."

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avant-garde
Weak
modernist

Opposites of futurist

The opposite of futurist shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

preterist
backward-looking
historian
retrospective
traditionalist
historicist
historical
classical
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