futurity

noun

fyü-ˈtu̇r-ə-tē How to pronounce futurity (audio)
Definition of futuritynext
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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for futurity
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  1. future
  2. tomorrow
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  • Buying shares can mean management is more confident in a company’s future.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Against that backdrop, pupils' complaints that education funding shortfalls are endangering their futures have found a sympathetic audience.
    — NICOLAS GARRIGA, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
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  • Simon is expected to make landfall early tomorrow, bringing heavy rain, destructive waves and potentially life-threatening flooding and mudslides, according to the National Hurricane Center.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Shop today, and deal with your bank account’s arguments tomorrow.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of tomorrow

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“Futurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/futurity. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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