high-tech

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Recent Examples of high-tech Many of these serene spaces combine social bathing with individual spa treatments, dining and tea experiences, high-tech entertainment, and even overnight stays. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 But high-tech gear has limitations in such an unforgiving environment. Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026 California resale platforms from San Francisco to Oakland have turned thrifted clothing into a high-fashion, high-tech industry, helping drive a $240-billion secondhand market that’s growing far faster than retail. Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026 The maritime industry is under pressure to clean up its act, giving rise to everything from high-tech rigid wing sails to pioneering zero-emission designs like the Yara Birkeland all-electric autonomous cargo vessel. New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026 But, like many other aspects of our ever-changing, high-tech world, this can feel overwhelming to leaders who are focused on the day-to-day challenges of running a business. Michelle Mekky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 But now, China can insulate its high-tech sector through the recovery of both metals from domestic industrial runoff. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026 Authorities have shown little interest in such fiscal stimulus, however, insisting instead that a long-term shift to high-tech sectors will power the economy. Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Most people encounter crypto as a high-tech, speculative asset class. Wade Preston, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-tech
Adjective
  • What may have surprised even modern sports fans, however, was Ole Miss' suing two of its former players who followed former Rebels coach Lane Kiffin to his new position as head football coach at LSU.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • In the heart of East Nashville, this two-bedroom home is perfect for families and those looking for a long-term stay topped with modern appliances and laundry.
    Sara Sturek, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • After Christopher Kane’s Mulberry debut on Sunday afternoon, the retro-futuristic central room in the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London resounded with whoops and applause, and a whole section of the audience gave a standing ovation.
    Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Their last, on Avenida del Sol, was designed to look ahead for its time, with futuristic glass fixtures.
    Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Stone and Robert Icke, for example, have both built careers on transplanting old stories into slick contemporary containers, and, in varying degrees, those containers can come packed with power.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Inside, the property blends ancient artifacts with contemporary furnishings.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

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“High-tech.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-tech. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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