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: an eclectic group of cultural attitudes arising in late 20th century Western society that are adapted from those of a variety of ancient and modern cultures, that emphasize beliefs (such as reincarnation, holism, pantheism, and occultism) outside the mainstream, and that advance alternative approaches to spirituality, right living, and health
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: a soft soothing form of instrumental music often used to promote relaxation
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: of, relating to, or being New Age
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: contemporary, modern
new age grocery stores
Examples of new age in a Sentence
Adjective
a kitchen crammed full of new age appliances
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Katarina Zimmer, JSTOR Daily, 14 Aug. 2025
In this new age of luxury camping, travelers can discover the untamed wilderness in the most elegant ways possible.
—Kevin Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2025
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
For Spring Summer 2027, Arvindsteps into Kingpins Amsterdam with a collection that redefines denim’s emotional and tactile connection—fabrics that move with meaning, balance nostalgia with innovation and embrace the clarity of a new age.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Here’s some of what scientists are learning in this new age of light microscopy.
—Katarina Zimmer, JSTOR Daily, 14 Aug. 2025
In this new age of luxury camping, travelers can discover the untamed wilderness in the most elegant ways possible.
—Kevin Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Others include a circle of friends, ala new age Big Chill (a great breakfast scene serves as homage) including Stephen (Sean Hayes) and Geoffrey (Scott Icenogle), who seem the happiest union in the bunch.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
For Spring Summer 2027, Arvindsteps into Kingpins Amsterdam with a collection that redefines denim’s emotional and tactile connection—fabrics that move with meaning, balance nostalgia with innovation and embrace the clarity of a new age.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
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“New age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/new%20age. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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