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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
The celebration on Wednesday took place at the Holocaust Memorial Education Center – a brand new, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to preserving Holocaust history and educating future generations.
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Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 1 May 2026
All the buzz around Bash led to Kelly beginning a new concept in 1998, Shadow Lounge, which featured runways for fashion shows, a state-of-the-art sound system and a high-end clientele from all over.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Interior photos show high ceilings and contemporary furnishings, while the kitchen features a large marble island and state-of-the-art appliances.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The results are grouped by geographic region, casting a cohesive portrait of what state-of-the-art hospitality looks like around the world today.
—Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Crown Point Junior Music Academy officially celebrated its recent remodel on April 16 by dedicating its new state-of-the-art auditorium as a performance space in memory of music teacher Steve Luchs.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The new cross-institutional initiative represents a major investment in science and technology, and includes adding new faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and innovative programs.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Apr. 2026
The 3-billion-euro agreement included the purchase of 24 Rafale fighter jets and four state-of-the-art frigates including the Kimon, which Macron and Mitsotakis visited Saturday.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Astrobotic plans to incorporate this state-of-the-art propulsion technology into future vehicles, including Griffin-class lunar landers, Xodiac- and Xogdor-class reusable rockets, and an orbital transfer vehicle currently in development.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 1 May 2026
All the buzz around Bash led to Kelly beginning a new concept in 1998, Shadow Lounge, which featured runways for fashion shows, a state-of-the-art sound system and a high-end clientele from all over.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Interior photos show high ceilings and contemporary furnishings, while the kitchen features a large marble island and state-of-the-art appliances.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The results are grouped by geographic region, casting a cohesive portrait of what state-of-the-art hospitality looks like around the world today.
—Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Crown Point Junior Music Academy officially celebrated its recent remodel on April 16 by dedicating its new state-of-the-art auditorium as a performance space in memory of music teacher Steve Luchs.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The new cross-institutional initiative represents a major investment in science and technology, and includes adding new faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and innovative programs.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Apr. 2026
The 3-billion-euro agreement included the purchase of 24 Rafale fighter jets and four state-of-the-art frigates including the Kimon, which Macron and Mitsotakis visited Saturday.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Astrobotic plans to incorporate this state-of-the-art propulsion technology into future vehicles, including Griffin-class lunar landers, Xodiac- and Xogdor-class reusable rockets, and an orbital transfer vehicle currently in development.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for state-of-the-art
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With three Game 6s taking place on Thursday, two teams advanced to the second round.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Satellite images showed that Tehran’s main targets included advanced radar systems, communications systems and aircraft.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Yet another secondary effect of the Iran war is the expansion of modern drone warfare to the Persian Gulf region.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Clinics use modern equipment and high-quality materials and keep prices affordable.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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This tax would reclaim profits previously acquired from Californians by imposing additional levies on corporations that benefited from state tax incentives, as well as through a progressive tax structure targeting individuals with significant wealth.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Four major candidates look to unseat Karen Bass Incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces a tough reelection challenge in a field of 13 candidates, including a reality TV personality, a tech entrepreneur and two progressive candidates.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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The film has also landed a pair of high-profile new additions.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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There was a lot wrong with it, and new things were going wrong all the time, but many of the old things that had been going wrong were also getting fixed.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, a pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized television news, died peacefully Wednesday, surrounded by his family, according to a news release from Turner Enterprises.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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For a pioneering English thespian, whose career has been largely defined by a character consumed with obsession, this particular project carries an unintended symbolism.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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Yet cross-cultural influence continues to be a key subject of art history, and quotation is still a commonplace practice in contemporary art.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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British literature of the Romantic, or modern, or contemporary periods; and then film or, finally, linguistics.—
Michael Gorra,
The New York Review of Books,
1 May 2026
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Accessories are getting more unconventional, too.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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In sharp contrast to the region’s traditional stone dwellings, the experimental concrete home—designed in his mid-20s with collaborators Roland Baltera and François Seigneur—stands out for its angular, unconventional form.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, corporations gain financially through access to cutting-edge technology innovation.—
Anis Uzzaman,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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This level of natural beauty, in addition to cutting-edge cities and culture, makes Malaysia one of the world's best places to visit (and one of the best places to live).—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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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 8 May. 2026.
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