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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 unexpected move comes just days after Anthropic announced Fable 5 and Mythos 5, two powerful models that the company touted as state-of-the-art across a number of different industry benchmarks.
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Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 13 June 2026
The site was designed from the ground up as a bourbon destination, with a working distillery, tourist-friendly rickhouses, a state-of-the-art restaurant, and a contract distilling business serving more than 30 brands.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
First came the purchase of a Los Angeles laundry facility in 2020, establishing the group’s venture Star Fades International (SFI), which has grown into a state-of-the-art creative center.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
The Kendrick Family Ballpark, originally Monongalia County Ballpark, opened in 2015 and a state-of-the-art baseball biomechanics center used by Paul Skenes of the nearby Pittsburgh Pirates, among others, opened a year ago.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
In a recent study, Ferveret found that its cooling solution resulted in up to 15 percent improvement in computational power efficiency compared to state-of-the-art immersive cooling techniques.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Complementing the treatment menu is a sleek, state-of-the-art fitness center, where daily small-group classes span HIIT, boxing, TRX conditioning, and reformer Pilates.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
For instance, at Zola and BarZola on Bryant Street on a recent Friday, workers were installing state-of-the-art overhead heaters at the restaurants’ parklet.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Forbes recently valued the franchise, which will open a state-of-the-art practice facility next year, at $600 million.
—Scott Allen, Time, 9 June 2026
Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 13 June 2026
The site was designed from the ground up as a bourbon destination, with a working distillery, tourist-friendly rickhouses, a state-of-the-art restaurant, and a contract distilling business serving more than 30 brands.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
First came the purchase of a Los Angeles laundry facility in 2020, establishing the group’s venture Star Fades International (SFI), which has grown into a state-of-the-art creative center.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
The Kendrick Family Ballpark, originally Monongalia County Ballpark, opened in 2015 and a state-of-the-art baseball biomechanics center used by Paul Skenes of the nearby Pittsburgh Pirates, among others, opened a year ago.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
In a recent study, Ferveret found that its cooling solution resulted in up to 15 percent improvement in computational power efficiency compared to state-of-the-art immersive cooling techniques.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Complementing the treatment menu is a sleek, state-of-the-art fitness center, where daily small-group classes span HIIT, boxing, TRX conditioning, and reformer Pilates.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
For instance, at Zola and BarZola on Bryant Street on a recent Friday, workers were installing state-of-the-art overhead heaters at the restaurants’ parklet.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Forbes recently valued the franchise, which will open a state-of-the-art practice facility next year, at $600 million.
—Scott Allen, Time, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for state-of-the-art
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Two years later, advanced DNA testing from Othram led to the arrest and ultimate conviction of the man who murdered Fort Worth teen Carla Walker in 1974.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Dec. 2025
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States including New York, Colorado, California, Georgia, Illinois and Pennsylvania have introduced or advanced legislation to curb individualized or algorithm-driven price manipulation, according to the consumer groups.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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The current Congress has set a modern record for the use of this GOP leadership-defying maneuver — resulting in the passage of a Ukraine aid bill and a worker contracts bill during this month alone.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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Most daily driving distances are short enough for modern battery EVs.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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And the man who held the keys to that arsenal just happened to be one of the most progressive presidents black America has ever known.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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While promoting the book, Warnock faced pushback from a top Republican who disagrees with his progressive ideals about religion and the role of government.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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Students at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill designed and 3D-printed a new version of the vuvuzela, the loud plastic horn that became infamous during past international soccer tournaments.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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At home, Carter began an hour-by-hour adjustment to his new life.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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The Thalberg, named for the pioneering MGM executive, goes to a creative producer whose body of work consistently reflects a high standard of motion picture production.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Meanwhile, a pioneering performer who is also a prominent critic of Israel also made history at the awards.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
9 June 2026
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The result of Anjuman’s education is profound—reading her poems, her deep knowledge of ancient Persian poetry and contemporary writing shimmers on every page.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
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Drawing on the opulence of the church’s iconography, the collection is a contemporary reimagining of the richness of its decoration.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
10 Dec. 2025
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While no Republican has won statewide office in Minnesota since 2006, the state’s voters have a history of making unconventional choices.—
Steve Karnowski,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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Adhesive covers and sticky bras offer coverage and light support under clingy or semi-sheer fabrics, while boob tape takes it even further, providing lift, shape, and support for plunging necklines and unconventional cuts.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
10 Dec. 2025
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The company is showcasing other cargo drones ranging from 55 pounds (25 kilograms) to 264 pounds (120 kilograms) to provide customers with cutting-edge capabilities for surveillance, intelligence, and operational flexibility.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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In November that year, the Broncos announced plans for a new, cutting-edge $175 million training facility and headquarters project.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“State-of-the-art.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state-of-the-art. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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