state-of-the-art

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state-of-the-art
Adjective
  • In addition, the Pentagon's future stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, will have many of the same cutting edge technologies in advanced materials, AI, propulsion and stealth.
    TARA COPP THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Dinosaur footprints from Early Jurassic By using advanced 3D imaging and light filters, Romilio was able to uncover hidden details in the stone slab, revealing the multitude of footprints and other features such as the direction in which the animals that made the tracks were headed.
    Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • In early January, work finally restarted at the New Mestalla stadium in Valencia and a modern, 70,074-seater ground is now slated to be completed by 2027.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
  • This vinyl record turntable works both angles: a vintage aesthetic with all the perks of a modern bluetooth speaker.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • California voters further reversed progressive policies by passing Proposition 36, which enhances penalties for theft and drug offenses.
    Carson Becker, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Alon-Lee Green, the founding co-director of Standing Together, a progressive grassroots movement, told CNN that young people aren’t at fault for the extremist attitudes that are dividing wider Israeli society.
    Kara Fox, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • People quickly adapt to new financial circumstances, so while receiving money may bring temporary joy, the effect is fleeting.
    Shane Enete, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Molina’s life is upended after forming an unlikely bond with his new cellmate (Diego Luna).
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • But even there the story of a princess — daughter of an emperor — allows one to draw comparison to contemporary times.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Her work addresses important contemporary topics with empathy and depth.
    Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Across sports and eras, there are too many examples of athletes with ‘unconventional’ form succeeding for ‘good form’ — whatever that is — to be truly necessary.
    Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Barnes had an unconventional approach to art collecting, particularly through his focus on juxtaposing fine art with decorative pieces.
    Meredith Wolf Schizer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The film picked up a total of five awards at the ceremony, including best picture, best director, original screenplay and editing.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Grab the classic, breathable top while it’s marked down to just $49 — 50 percent off its original price.
    Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 2025.

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