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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
Allen-Green and the other former educators pitched a plan to build a new state-of-the-art STEAM school.
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Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
Included in those investments are a $300 million, state-of-the-art, science complex; new academic programs in science and engineering; support for the state’s K-12 STEM education; and partnerships that will strengthen Maine’s science and technology economy.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The question was how to recreate the 3D stereo effect with digital images, without spending thousands of dollars on state-of-the-art systems, a scenario that many didn't even consider.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors allege that the state-of-the-art technology linked hairs found on six of the seven murder victims to Heuermann.
—Michael Ruiz , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
New dining and retail experiences, access to healthcare and jobs, available housing stock and state-of-the-art schools are all byproducts of growth.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Similarly to Dillon, the town of Vail boasts a state-of-the-art amphitheater that bands forgo radius clauses to perform at.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
Over the course of five months spanning from floods to extreme drought, an elite team of wildlife cinematographers capture unparalleled animal behavior using state-of-the-art thermal cameras and drone technology, filming 24/7 across punishing terrain.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Construction personnel work on the Carolina Panthers' state-of-the-art team headquarters and practice facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on August 24, 2021.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
Included in those investments are a $300 million, state-of-the-art, science complex; new academic programs in science and engineering; support for the state’s K-12 STEM education; and partnerships that will strengthen Maine’s science and technology economy.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The question was how to recreate the 3D stereo effect with digital images, without spending thousands of dollars on state-of-the-art systems, a scenario that many didn't even consider.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors allege that the state-of-the-art technology linked hairs found on six of the seven murder victims to Heuermann.
—Michael Ruiz , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
New dining and retail experiences, access to healthcare and jobs, available housing stock and state-of-the-art schools are all byproducts of growth.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Similarly to Dillon, the town of Vail boasts a state-of-the-art amphitheater that bands forgo radius clauses to perform at.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
Over the course of five months spanning from floods to extreme drought, an elite team of wildlife cinematographers capture unparalleled animal behavior using state-of-the-art thermal cameras and drone technology, filming 24/7 across punishing terrain.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Construction personnel work on the Carolina Panthers' state-of-the-art team headquarters and practice facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on August 24, 2021.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for state-of-the-art
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In developing hypertension notifications, Apple used advanced machine learning and training data from across multiple studies.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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In August, the president announced a deal between the federal government and Nvidia, allowing the American chip producer to sell advanced semiconductors to Chinese buyers in exchange for a 15% cut of the profits.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Information operations and psychological warfare are a key component of modern war — and arguably nowhere is this truer than in the Israel-Islamist conflict.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Watch a modern student tackle an assignment.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Mynatts are among the rising ranks of parents and caregivers frustrated by one-size-fits-all schooling who are seeking something more aligned with their values and viewpoints—whether progressive or conservative.—
Kerry McDonald,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In the 1990s, Bill was decades of biblical study away from that progressive stance.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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This reduces waste, extends product lifespan, and minimizes the use of new materials.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Ahead of the premiere of her new Netflix series, Too Much, written for her by Lena Dunham, the 33-year-old reflects on what got her to this moment.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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Hill, an investigative journalist and news anchor at Jonesboro TV station KAIT, was a pioneering documentary filmmaker dedicated to sharing Arkansas’ history with a wider public.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Robert and Anne Drew Award for Documentary Excellence is named for the pioneering husband and wife filmmaking team and includes a $5,000 cash prize contributed by Drew Associates.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Maybe anyone busting on a contemporary Knute Rockne on live television would always hit.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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While its heritage remains intact, contemporary dining, wellness, and a growing emphasis on sustainability signal how even a grand dame can move with the times.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There is immense comfort in shared failure; there is immense career risk in an unconventional success that cannot be easily explained to a board.—
Benjamin D. Summers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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And at last week’s Davis Cup qualifiers, an even weirder extension of the unconventional serve made a high-profile appearance.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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At this time, only cutting-edge innovators are leading the way.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Why the E190s are being retired At the time of their introduction, the E190s were cutting-edge.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“State-of-the-art.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state-of-the-art. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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