new-age
new-age — noun
1. a loose way of living and thinking that mixes spiritual healing, self-growth, as
a loose way of living and thinking that mixes spiritual healing, self-growth, astrology, and similar beliefs outside mainstream religion or science.
After the retreat, Roya grew curious about new-age and started reading about energy healing.
grow curious about + new-age
For Kemi, new-age offered comfort after she left her childhood church.
Justin's parents dismissed new-age as a loose mix of crystals, diets, and meditation.
The magazine treated new-age as a lifestyle built around wellness fairs and tarot readings.
- alternative spirituality
broader and more neutral; does not specifically point to the late twentieth-century movement
- holistic lifestyle
stresses health and balance more than occult or mystical beliefs
- mysticism
more focused on spiritual experience than on consumer lifestyle or healing trends
- mainstream religion
organized, established belief systems rather than loose spiritual mixing
- scientific materialism
rejects spiritual or occult explanations
文法句型
be into + new-age
follow + new-age
reject + new-age
用法筆記
Usually discussed as a broad outlook rather than as one organised church or doctrine. Distinguish from phrase sense 1: this sense focuses on a follower's lifestyle or personal outlook, while phrase sense 1 names the wider cultural movement.
常見錯誤
new-age — adjective
1. connected with the New Age movement, especially its healing methods, spiritual p
connected with the New Age movement, especially its healing methods, spiritual practices, and astrology-based beliefs.
Felipe bought a new-age guidebook on chakras from the airport bookstore.
new-age + noun for movement-linked object
The festival mixed drum circles, new-age healing booths, and vegan food stalls.
new-age healing + noun
Amihan stopped following a new-age teacher who sold expensive moon rituals online.
The spa lobby felt new-age, with crystals, soft flutes, and star charts.
- mainstream
fits ordinary social or medical practice rather than alternative belief culture
- skeptical
questioning spiritual or occult claims instead of embracing them
文法句型
new-age + noun
be + new-age
用法筆記
Usually modifies things linked to alternative healing or spiritual practice. Distinguish from phrase sense 3: this sense points to New Age beliefs or imagery, not simply to something fashionable or technologically current.
常見錯誤
new-age — phrase
1. the wider late-twentieth-century movement that brought together alternative heal
the wider late-twentieth-century movement that brought together alternative healing, personal growth, and spiritual beliefs outside the mainstream.
Journalists in the 1980s treated the New Age as a market for crystals and self-help.
the New Age as + movement label
Tara's thesis explains how the New Age borrowed ideas from older religions.
Critics said the New Age sold spiritual comfort through tapes, fairs, and workshops.
A museum show traced the New Age from health shops to weekend festivals.
- spiritual movement
broader and less tied to a specific historical label
- alternative culture
wider and can include fashion or politics, not only spiritual beliefs
- holistic movement
stresses health and balance more than the full belief system
- mainstream culture
accepted social and religious life rather than fringe spiritual trends
文法句型
the New Age
in the New Age
during the New Age boom
用法筆記
Best for discussing the movement as a historical or cultural trend, especially in writing about the late twentieth century. Unlike noun sense 1, this sense names the movement as a whole rather than one person's outlook.
2. a soft instrumental music style meant to create a calm, dreamy mood and help peo
a soft instrumental music style meant to create a calm, dreamy mood and help people relax.
The yoga studio played new age while students rolled up their mats.
play + new age
Asher fell asleep to new age drifting from the hotel lobby speakers.
The shop replaced loud pop with new age before the massage appointments started.
Sora says new age helps him calm down before long train rides.
- ambient music
broader and can sound colder or more electronic
- meditation music
more functional and less fixed as a genre name
- relaxation music
plain descriptive term rather than a genre label
- heavy metal
loud, aggressive music rather than soft calming sound
- dance music
made for movement and energy, not quiet relaxation
文法句型
listen to + new age
play + new age
new age music
用法筆記
Most often refers to background music used for massage, yoga, meditation, or quiet shops. It usually suggests instrumental sound rather than chart pop songs.
常見錯誤
3. used to describe something as fresh, fashionable, or suited to today's world.
used to describe something as fresh, fashionable, or suited to today's world.
The bank launched a new-age app with face login and instant transfers.
new-age + technology noun
Talia wants a new-age kitchen with touch screens and hidden lights.
The director gave the fairy tale a new-age ending set on Mars.
Our library looks new-age after the robots arrived and the paper cards disappeared.
- modern
neutral and broader; new-age sounds more fashionable or striking
- futuristic
more strongly suggests an imagined future look
- cutting-edge
stresses the newest technology or design
- old-fashioned
feels dated rather than current
- traditional
keeps older methods or styles instead of updating them
文法句型
new-age + noun
look + new-age
用法筆記
Common in casual praise of design, media, or technology that feels unusually current. Distinguish from adjective sense 1: this sense is about modern style, not spiritual practice or New Age belief.