state-of-the-art

adjective

Definition of state-of-the-artnext
1
as in advanced
being or employing the latest concepts, styles, or techniques a medical center that prides itself on being a leader in state-of-the-art microsurgery

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2
as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles he spent a boatload of money on a state-of-the-art home theater

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state-of-the-art
  1. advanced
  2. modern
  3. progressive
  4. new
  5. contemporary
  6. unconventional
  7. original
Adjective
  • To what extent do Idaho big-game hunters agree that the use of advanced modern technology to harvest big game aligns with fair chase tenets?
    Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
  • On the other hand, Oklahoma’s advanced metrics all give pretty serious cause for concern, and Fears’ underlying metrics also are quite messy.
    Sam Vecenie, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of advanced
Adjective
  • Lebanon was reeling from one of modern history’s worst financial collapses.
    Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
  • This approach enabled the company to build a modern, streamlined ERP environment tailored to their evolving needs.
    Judith Magyar, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of modern
Adjective
  • Roger Valdez thinks, writes, works on housing, and advocates for progressive supply side solutions to inflation.
    Roger Valdez, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • During the 1970s Missoni’s signature motifs would come to communicate progressive Italian fashion across the US.
    Luke Leitch, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of progressive
Adjective
  • Adolph Simon Ochs, the publisher and owner of the New York Times, wanted to increase publicity for his paper’s new headquarters at One Times Square.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
  • With Gmail attacks ongoing, as well as warnings being issued as Google users are impacted by new security threats, users of Android smartphones are increasingly in the crosshairs of hackers and scammers alike.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of new
Adjective
  • Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch Thoughtful design: Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch seamlessly blends contemporary style with creative, London-specific touches, including work from local artists.
    Elisa Nelson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The film that made Sweeney a household name is actually based on William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing - although obviously retooled and freshened up for a contemporary audience.
    Griff Griffin, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of contemporary
Adjective
  • Hart may be an unconventional one, but make no mistake.
    Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • That’s an unconventional set of positions for a utility player, but there’s no such thing as too much catcher depth and the Twins are short on internal first-base options after losing Carlos Santana and Alex Kirilloff.
    Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of unconventional
Adjective
  • The first-stage booster that had been tapped during the original attempts was discarded for a new booster.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Its original musical compositions have been created by 17 female Chilean musicians in collaboration with award-winning composer Matthew Herbert.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of original
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