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relating to or using new electronic devices and technology
high-tech devices The methods they use are very high-tech.
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Recent Examples of high-tech
Despite the many hazards, backyard cookouts have survived–and thankfully techniques evolved into a greener, cleaner, high-tech art and science without striping away the basic principles of cooking under the stars with fire.
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Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Prioritize Human Oversight And Algorithmic Transparency To balance rapid technological growth with core values, leaders should implement rigorous ethical guardrails that ensure AI integration serves the mission rather than just the dictates of high-tech donors.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
How to protect yourself from AI scams Although this new generation of AI fraud is quite high-tech, protecting yourself often comes down to a few low-tech habits.
—Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
Either way, the record doesn’t actually count because of Gkolomeev’s PED use and his high-tech suit that is outlawed in the sport.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026
Yet much of the shekel’s gain against the dollar has actually stemmed from the war, as the dollar has weakened and investors have flocked to Israel’s high-tech sector, and particularly its defense industry, which has been buoyed by the conflict.
—Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
In 2018, Dolan’s passion project began in Las Vegas, the construction of a high-tech, globe-like venue on the Strip that would change entertainment forever.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Here, more than a dozen companies have enrolled 100-plus robots to take part in the pilot training program at the 5,000-square-meter (53,800-sq-ft) facility in Shanghai’s high-tech heart of Zhangjiang (张江).
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
While Chinese tech giants such as ByteDance and Huawei are not publicly traded, a slew of homegrown semiconductor, high-tech parts and AI model companies have listed in the last few years.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 24 May 2026
Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Prioritize Human Oversight And Algorithmic Transparency To balance rapid technological growth with core values, leaders should implement rigorous ethical guardrails that ensure AI integration serves the mission rather than just the dictates of high-tech donors.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
How to protect yourself from AI scams Although this new generation of AI fraud is quite high-tech, protecting yourself often comes down to a few low-tech habits.
—Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
Either way, the record doesn’t actually count because of Gkolomeev’s PED use and his high-tech suit that is outlawed in the sport.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026
Yet much of the shekel’s gain against the dollar has actually stemmed from the war, as the dollar has weakened and investors have flocked to Israel’s high-tech sector, and particularly its defense industry, which has been buoyed by the conflict.
—Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
In 2018, Dolan’s passion project began in Las Vegas, the construction of a high-tech, globe-like venue on the Strip that would change entertainment forever.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Here, more than a dozen companies have enrolled 100-plus robots to take part in the pilot training program at the 5,000-square-meter (53,800-sq-ft) facility in Shanghai’s high-tech heart of Zhangjiang (张江).
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
While Chinese tech giants such as ByteDance and Huawei are not publicly traded, a slew of homegrown semiconductor, high-tech parts and AI model companies have listed in the last few years.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-tech
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Walk through a gallery of bronze busts immortalizing the game's greatest players and learn about the evolution of the game from the days of leather helmets to modern gear.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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That's far lower than the traditional 90-day window, and significantly lower than the more modern 45-day barrier.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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But the 1993 prehistory-meets-futuristic technology thriller was already edging into darker territory as dazzling scientific innovation collided with corporate greed, hubris and industrial sabotage, and awe made way for fear.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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There are no fake engine or futuristic electric motor noises here, either.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Kwok moved across categories, from emerging contemporary artists to established modern and post-war works, building a broad and informed perspective.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The contemporary dance troupe closes out a 20-year run with its final three hometown shows, including works by choreographers Fernando Magadan, Cayetano Soto, Joan Rodriguez, Richard Siegal and Trey McIntyre.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“High-tech.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-tech. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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