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

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This brings us to today’s state of the art for IBM quantum. Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 The nostalgic cruise, like all Princess Cruises, uses the company’s state of the art Medallion Class technology to make identification, service, and opening one’s cabin a simple and transparent process. Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 Height Requirements at Epic Universe Epic Universe offers some amazing new attractions, with unique features and state of the art technology. Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 3 June 2025 In addition, the Coalition drones are described as ‘state of the art’ which suggests advanced capability. David Hambling, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for state of the art

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Jun. 2025.

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