high-tech

adjective

variants also hi-tech
Definition of high-technext
as in modern
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 Inside, the cabin layout balances high-tech minimalism with premium comfort. — New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026 So who gets custody in the West case will be crucial to what, where, and whether expensive, high-tech medical care is done. — Arthur L. Caplan, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026 Ukraine and Iran have both demonstrated how to adapt cheaper technologies for both offensive and defensive purposes, neutralizing their opponents’ advantage in vastly more expensive high-tech systems. — Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Signaling state priorities, high-tech investments grew by 5% year on year during the first seven months of the year. — Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026 From high-tech gadgets to newfound signatures, read on to discover our picks. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 America’s power grid is executing a quiet, high-tech transformation. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026 In her new role, Husher uses her high-tech background in data management to manage quality control, including measuring wine chemistry and keeping barrels topped off. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026 Ice can last two to three days in most hard coolers and five to seven days in high-tech, rotomolded coolers that are injected with insulation. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-tech
  1. modern
  2. futuristic
  3. contemporary
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  • There’s a keen juxtaposition of the old and the modern throughout this part of Edinburgh, where buildings made of ancient volcanic sandstone accommodate hip boutiques like record store Underground Solu'shn and coffee shops like The Milkman.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Okuyama emphasizes a focus on lightweight construction and a direct human connection, using traditional craftsmanship alongside modern tech.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of modern
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  • Marta Ortega Pérez, the 42-year-old nonexecutive chair of the Inditex board and the youngest daughter of its founder, presides over this futuristic complex with a democratic hand.
    — Gaby Wood, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than conjuring up flashy futuristic machines, this startup wants to give truckers the keys to practical vehicles that are easy to maintain, simple to repair on the road, and capable of lasting for years.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of futuristic
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  • The logo pairs yellow, drawn from colors associated with celebration in Tamil Nadu including turmeric and marigold, with electric blue for a contemporary, premium look.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Fellini is considered one of Rimini’s most famous citizens who is memorialized in the city’s unique contemporary museum.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of contemporary

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“High-tech.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-tech. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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