high-tech

variants also hi-tech
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Recent Examples of high-tech 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 With deep exposure to high-tech manufacturing, clean energy and industrial manufacturing, Linde can double its consolidated revenue growth rate to 8% over the next three to four years. Harvey Stober, CNBC, 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 Even reaching Perim Island is a lesson in the dangers of this often one-sidedly high-tech war. Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 The Villas of Almaden is spending $100,000 to replace turf around 180 homes with water-efficient landscaping and upgrading its irrigation system, which dates back to the 1980s, to a high-tech system with weather sensors. Paul Rogers, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026 The end result is a retro sci-fi building with high-tech-like pipes drawing one’s attention. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Real estate markets are struggling and traditional industries are mired in distress, but high-tech industries have advanced by leaps and bounds and the manufacturing sector, particularly advanced manufacturing, has become stronger. Da Wei, Foreign Affairs, 7 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-tech
Adjective
  • The idea that stricter work-search requirements will lead to faster re-employment simply doesn't match the reality of modern hiring.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Even by Newcastle United’s modern standards, a lot happened over the summer.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Mandel's futuristic story of a world ravaged by a lethal flu virus was already a bestseller and National Book Award finalist six years before the coronavirus pandemic gave it the unwanted status of prophecy.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Digital generated image of a futuristic financial dashboard with holographic displays of various stock market graphs and data visualizations.
    Joanna Ossinger,Justina Lee, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • While the wider world has in recent decades fallen for the archipelago’s humble street food, there’s a rising number of contemporary chefs who are elevating the national cuisine on the global stage.
    Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
  • There’s no question Andrew Scott, the 49-year-old Irish actor, has earned his position as one of the finest contemporary actors going.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

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“High-tech.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-tech. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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