How to Use state of the art in a Sentence

state of the art

noun phrase
  • Instead of fireworks, a state of the art laser light show will fill the night sky starting at 9 p.m. www.flagstaffarizona.org.
    Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 16 June 2023
  • Very low-tech by modern standards, with no lights on it, the ticket booth was state of the art for its day.
    Vince Guerrieri, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Mar. 2023
  • The sound of the album is undeniably state of the art, but largely in the service of style over substance.
    Hazlitt, 23 Aug. 2023
  • The fitness area has also been upgraded with new state of the art equipment, and there are two pools for those who prefer laps.
    Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2024
  • The elevator on each floor opens to a state of the art kitchen, lounge area and workspace, emphasizing the community aspect.
    Kyle Beechey, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2023
  • This synthetic jacket deploys two state of the art technologies to make one fine product.
    Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Epoch data shows that academics have effectively been priced academics out of developing state of the art models.
    Will Henshall, TIME, 26 Jan. 2024
  • That designation would unlock more resources, clinical trials and state of the art treatments.
    Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 8 May 2024
  • The most advanced semiconductors are those produced using the thinnest etching technology, with 3-nanometers state of the art today.
    Time, 31 July 2023
  • White thinks taxpayers deserve a better deal than the current one, which was negotiated when the teams had all the leverage because the county had failed to live up to its commitments to keep the stadiums in state of the art condition.
    Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Visually and aurally, the film breaks new ground, combining a stunning cinematic approach with a state of the art sound that complements Talking Head’s rousing funk-rock style.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Just a few months ago Casa de Campo added a brand-new luxury boutique hotel within the huge resort, with a new state of the art spa and wellness center, in addition to the existing vast array of hotel rooms and rental home options.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 4 May 2023
  • 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 new state of the art research and treatment facility will bring patients and researchers together under one roof to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for cancer patients not just at The Royal Marsden but around the world.
    Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 8 June 2023
  • The path out of homelessness was choked with bureaucracy, and multi-specialist teams were state of the art, endorsed by California’s Legislature.
    Gale Holland, Anchorage Daily News, 17 July 2022
  • Opened in 2022, the luxury estate has sympathetic architecture but modern amenities and state of the art facilities.
    Carole Sovocool, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2023
  • There’s also state of the art fitness equipment installed in-room, including a Peloton bike and a Forme fitness coaching mirror, as well as post-workout tools like the Hyperice percussion massagers and compression machines to aid in recovery.
    Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 28 Mar. 2023
  • 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
  • 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, 7 July 2023

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