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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
In the 1971 technothriller The Andromeda Strain, identifying an unknown microbe took a team of scientists and a secret state-of-the-art underground research facility.
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David Szondy
june 27,
New Atlas,
27 June 2026
The state-of-the-art facility is designed to become a hub for tournaments, athlete development and training.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
On-site health and wellness options were an important factor in the building’s design, with the state-of-the-art facilities providing cardio and strength-training equipment, a spinning and yoga studio, and private treatment rooms.
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Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
Plus, it's got state-of-the-art anti-theft properties, like locking zippers, slash-resistant panels, and a cut-resistant strap designed to keep your valuables safe in crowded areas.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
At the end of September 2025, Volvo Cars announced new investments in our state-of-the-art plant in Charleston, to bring two additional Volvo vehicles into production before 2030.
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Joel Feder,
The Drive,
25 June 2026
This offers the do-it-yourself warrior a simple, direct route from antiquated lead-acid to state-of-the-art lithium without having to search for esoteric parts online.
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Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
OpenAI said early testing shows Jalapeño delivers significantly better performance per watt than current state-of-the-art AI accelerators, though detailed benchmarks will be released later.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
The train had its origins in 1947 as a tool for patriotic education in the earliest stage of the Cold War, when it was pulled by GE’s state-of-the-art red-white-and-blue ALCO diesel-electric engine.
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Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
David Szondy
june 27,
New Atlas,
27 June 2026
The state-of-the-art facility is designed to become a hub for tournaments, athlete development and training.
—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
On-site health and wellness options were an important factor in the building’s design, with the state-of-the-art facilities providing cardio and strength-training equipment, a spinning and yoga studio, and private treatment rooms.
—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
Plus, it's got state-of-the-art anti-theft properties, like locking zippers, slash-resistant panels, and a cut-resistant strap designed to keep your valuables safe in crowded areas.
—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
At the end of September 2025, Volvo Cars announced new investments in our state-of-the-art plant in Charleston, to bring two additional Volvo vehicles into production before 2030.
—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
25 June 2026
This offers the do-it-yourself warrior a simple, direct route from antiquated lead-acid to state-of-the-art lithium without having to search for esoteric parts online.
—
Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
OpenAI said early testing shows Jalapeño delivers significantly better performance per watt than current state-of-the-art AI accelerators, though detailed benchmarks will be released later.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
The train had its origins in 1947 as a tool for patriotic education in the earliest stage of the Cold War, when it was pulled by GE’s state-of-the-art red-white-and-blue ALCO diesel-electric engine.
—
Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for state-of-the-art
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The executive order directed the federal government to shore up key cyber defenses and establish a mechanism for testing the most advanced AI models for safety issues.
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The rapid integration of AI into healthcare is fueling a massive demand for advanced computing hardware like GPUs.
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The finish is what sells it, and the modern methods aim to look like hair that’s always been there.
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Executive Travel And Leadership The modern executive is, functionally, a professional time-zone crosser.
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His endorsements are for progressive candidates challenging incumbent Democrats.
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In a crowded field, voters will pick among four candidates who are all different flavors of Democrat, ranging from moderate to much more progressive and aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America.
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Karen Derrico was accused of threatening to kill her ex-husband, Deon Derrico, and their children in a new criminal complaint.
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Pochettino fielded nine new starters for this low-stakes game, but Christian Pulisic entered in the 58th minute.
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Stu Sjouwerman is co-founder and CEO of ReadingMinds, a pioneering AI-moderated interview platform for conducting sentiment analysis.
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Nearly a century after the first book in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie series was published, Netflix is revisiting the story of a pioneering family that struck out to make a new life for itself and headed west in the 1870s.
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Made up of sharp angles and straight lines, the quilt and its matching shams have a look that strikes the right balance between classic and contemporary.
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The small kitchen retains its midcentury charm, but open shelving above the counter provides an airier, more contemporary cupboard to show off Miranda-Martin’s dish and glassware collection.
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Mauricio Pochettino has made the unconventional conventional since taking over as coach of the national team 18 months ago.
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Many shoppers are also moving beyond the classic round brilliant diamond in favor of geometric cuts, elongated shapes and unconventional settings.
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Prebuilt laptops and desktops tricked out with cutting-edge graphics cards, gorgeous screens, blazingly fast processors, and tons of RAM are available for the lowest prices of the year.
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Rather than attempting to further shrink the size of transistors, for which cutting-edge lithography is required, Huawei’s new approach focuses on optimizing chip transmission speeds by reimagining the chip’s layout.
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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 28 Jun. 2026.
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