state of the art

noun phrase

: the level of development (as of a device, procedure, process, technique, or science) reached at any particular time usually as a result of modern methods
state-of-the-art adjective

Examples of state of the art in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This state of the art club may give newbies incentive to try it out, with seven indoor courts, changing rooms, snack bar, pro shop, physiotherapy sessions and more. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 June 2024 That really involves more long-term planning as opposed to just reacting to the current state of the art market or what people are saying. Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 13 June 2024 The building will have it all: state of the art exhibition and meeting spaces, luxury hotel, living amenities, exciting restaurants and bars and destination shopping. Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024 Hurley, with his blue print and formula for building and maintaining a program, is state of the art where Calipari’s way, loading and reloading with players expected to depart for the NBA after one year, was winning in the offseason, but underperforming in March. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2024 The program supports, sponsors and coordinates an active scholarly effort engaged in policy-relevant work designed to advance state of the art understanding of economic tools of national power. Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2023 That designation would unlock more resources, clinical trials and state of the art treatments. Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 8 May 2024 The Rooms Our Grand Premier room spanned more than 550 square feet — larger than most city apartments — with a large bedroom compromising soft furnishings for relaxation, a work desk area, and state of the art audio audio-visual center. Stacey Wreathall, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024 The Nerve Control 911 ingredients are all naturally sourced nutrients that are made in a state of the art facility that follows all FDA and GMP guidelines and is one of the most affordable and affection options to choose. Andrew Price, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of state of the art was in 1910

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“State of the art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20of%20the%20art. Accessed 3 Jul. 2024.

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