postmodern
Americanadjective
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noting or pertaining to architecture of the late 20th century, appearing in the 1960s, that consciously uses complex forms, fantasy, and allusions to historic styles, in contrast to the austere forms and emphasis on utility of standard modern architecture.
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extremely modern; cutting-edge.
postmodern kids who grew up on MTV.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- postmodernism noun
- postmodernist noun
Etymology
Origin of postmodern
Example Sentences
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She says her new style is “postmodern bohemian chic.”
From Literature
Nietzsche began a new era of postmodern unease that recognizes the limits of rational control but is unwilling or unable to reject it.
Their meetings acquired the flavor of a postmodern literary puzzle: The story rang true even as the narrator seemed entirely unreliable.
From Literature
The men also have solo turns but the suite leaves only a passing impression, of postmodern tango mixed with occasional sleek social dancing.
Employers need people who can rebuild transmissions more than people who can explain postmodern theory.
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