science fiction
noun
: fiction dealing principally with the impact of actual or imagined science on society or individuals or having a scientific factor as an essential orienting component
Examples of science fiction in a Sentence
Time travel exists only in the realm of science fiction.
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Coogler originally wanted Williams to play a role in Black Panther, but Williams was at work co-directing a science fiction musical, Neptune Frost which premiered at Cannes.
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Nia Shumake, Essence, 15 May 2025
For now, commercial asteroid mining operations are science fiction – not to mention legally fraught.
—Mary Magnuson, The Conversation, 13 May 2025
Is the title character of the new Apple TV+ series Murderbot the most relatable person, machine, or other in science fiction history?
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
After acting in several short films, Gomez Hidaka landed a role on the Apple TV+ series Silo, acting opposite Rebecca Ferguson in two seasons of the dystopic science fiction series.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
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Nia Shumake, Essence, 15 May 2025
For now, commercial asteroid mining operations are science fiction – not to mention legally fraught.
—Mary Magnuson, The Conversation, 13 May 2025
Is the title character of the new Apple TV+ series Murderbot the most relatable person, machine, or other in science fiction history?
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
After acting in several short films, Gomez Hidaka landed a role on the Apple TV+ series Silo, acting opposite Rebecca Ferguson in two seasons of the dystopic science fiction series.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for science fiction
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“Science fiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/science%20fiction. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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