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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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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 state-of-the-art
And at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, there's also a new Kids’ Club with indoor and outdoor areas, state-of-the-art Teens’ Club, and babysitting services available for when the grownups need some guilt-free downtime at the spa or on the beach.
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Sheryl Nance Nash, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Building out a state-of-the-art chip fabrication facility will cost billions of dollars and take years before you can even get started producing anything – and that applies to companies that have extensive experience doing this sort of thing.
—New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026
The facility is a state-of-the-art science, technology, engineering, arts and math complex.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
The show is only available for guests ages 18 and up, and blends acrobatics, state-of-the-art visuals and live music inside The Grand Theater, 2450 Grand Blvd.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
The home of the Denver Film Festival on Tuesday detailed more than $500,000 in upgrades that give its theaters state-of-the-art technology and creature comforts normally associated with national exhibitor chains.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Sheep in the Box — its title drawn from The Little Prince — is set in the near future, where a bereaved couple welcomes a state-of-the-art humanoid into their home as a surrogate for their dead son.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Built around a new electric-car architecture, the Neue Klasse has been penned with nimble handling, state-of-the-art digital interfaces, and fast charging in mind.
—Marty Padgett, The Drive, 18 Mar. 2026
The council also voted to approve a $90-million tax incentive for Smithfield, which the company has previously stated would at least partially offset the cost to build and operate a new, state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility for the meat processing plant.
—Dominik Dausch, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 17 Mar. 2026
Sheryl Nance Nash, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Building out a state-of-the-art chip fabrication facility will cost billions of dollars and take years before you can even get started producing anything – and that applies to companies that have extensive experience doing this sort of thing.
—New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026
The facility is a state-of-the-art science, technology, engineering, arts and math complex.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
The show is only available for guests ages 18 and up, and blends acrobatics, state-of-the-art visuals and live music inside The Grand Theater, 2450 Grand Blvd.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
The home of the Denver Film Festival on Tuesday detailed more than $500,000 in upgrades that give its theaters state-of-the-art technology and creature comforts normally associated with national exhibitor chains.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Sheep in the Box — its title drawn from The Little Prince — is set in the near future, where a bereaved couple welcomes a state-of-the-art humanoid into their home as a surrogate for their dead son.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Built around a new electric-car architecture, the Neue Klasse has been penned with nimble handling, state-of-the-art digital interfaces, and fast charging in mind.
—Marty Padgett, The Drive, 18 Mar. 2026
The council also voted to approve a $90-million tax incentive for Smithfield, which the company has previously stated would at least partially offset the cost to build and operate a new, state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility for the meat processing plant.
—Dominik Dausch, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for state-of-the-art
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Lightrocket | Getty Images Cybersecurity stocks slumped on Friday following a report that Anthropic is testing a powerful new artificial intelligence model that is more advanced in cyber capabilities and also presents potential security risks.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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With the right investment in advanced water treatment and responsible discharge practices, the industry can help protect the very ecosystems that make cruising possible.—
Steve Adelstein,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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But this modern approach is teamed with ancient medicinal practices and a holistic, full-circle philosophy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those are just some of the ways in which the three elements have become critical for modern manufacturing, including for defense.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the movie, which was progressive for its time, the trans character attempts suicide after being subjected to emotional and physical abuse by the manipulative Sonny, who tries to make amends by going rogue and stealing money for their surgery.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Upstairs, Riva Terrace is a super-fun warm-weather spot for Italian small plates and progressive cocktails like First Light (a pineapple-run creation infused with ginger and ginseng) overlooking the outdoor pool and the office buildings of downtown.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Even the more politically active class of nonprofits — 501(c)(4) groups, like the relatively new American Hunters and Anglers — can’t make political activity its primary activity.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Colorado Rockies are rolling out a lineup of new food offerings ahead of Opening Day, featuring everything from oversized hot dogs to inventive twists on classic ballpark staples.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The plan, known as Project Chariot, generated intense debate, as well as a pioneering environmental study of Arctic food webs.—
Christine Keiner,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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The shift in women's sports is both gratifying and bittersweet for players and coaches from the pioneering schools that helped spark this current growth.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Syme About Town Dance Nearly fifty now, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has long been, for good or ill, a best-in-class purveyor of trends in contemporary dance.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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This fusion of contemporary pop with the sounds of the new generation of regional Mexican music brings together two vastly different voices, successfully delivering the dose of romanticism that the lyrics demand.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
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Twenty years after the end of Laguna Beach, Lauren Conrad, Stephen Colletti and Kristin Cavallari are having an unconventional high school reunion.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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But the highest threat still comes from Iran’s unconventional arsenal, like drones, fast-attack small vessels and even unmanned boats that are filled with explosives.—
Annette Choi,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Surf at lightspeed with one of these cutting-edge Big Spring Sale router and mesh networking deals.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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The museum is filled with modern and contemporary art—from Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night to cutting-edge photography, film, and fashion.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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