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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
For example, state-of-the-art photoelectrochemical Raman measurements, in situ electron resonance spectroscopy, and operando photoelectron spectroscopy were used to verify the computational results, according to a press release.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
The state-of-the-art Hollywood theater, designed with the Academy Awards broadcast in mind, has a seating capacity of 3,300.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Mar. 2026
Over two decades, the A’s searched for a new stadium, and the revenue a shiny state-of-the-art building could drive.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Billions of dollars’ worth of state-of-the-art military equipment was now in the hands of the Taliban, which suddenly found itself in possession of a sophisticated air force, advanced weaponry and Black Hawk helicopters.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2026
The state-of-the-art Hollywood theater, designed with the Academy Awards broadcast in mind, has a seating capacity of 3,300.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
But even state-of-the-art battleships could be vulnerable to Iranian drone and speedboat attacks.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
The improvements would include pedestrian gates, improved signage and state-of-the-art safety devices for the two crossings.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Academic excellence, research, public service, and state-of-the-art healthcare are not mutually exclusive disciplines.
—Radenka Maric, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
The state-of-the-art Hollywood theater, designed with the Academy Awards broadcast in mind, has a seating capacity of 3,300.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Mar. 2026
Over two decades, the A’s searched for a new stadium, and the revenue a shiny state-of-the-art building could drive.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Billions of dollars’ worth of state-of-the-art military equipment was now in the hands of the Taliban, which suddenly found itself in possession of a sophisticated air force, advanced weaponry and Black Hawk helicopters.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2026
The state-of-the-art Hollywood theater, designed with the Academy Awards broadcast in mind, has a seating capacity of 3,300.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
But even state-of-the-art battleships could be vulnerable to Iranian drone and speedboat attacks.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
The improvements would include pedestrian gates, improved signage and state-of-the-art safety devices for the two crossings.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Academic excellence, research, public service, and state-of-the-art healthcare are not mutually exclusive disciplines.
—Radenka Maric, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for state-of-the-art
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The spa Aman’s approach to wellness is holistic and advanced, drawing on nearly 40 years of well-being practices across its entire portfolio.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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The robot relies on advanced control algorithms and artificial intelligence techniques.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Opened in 2025, the modern Persian cafe serves barbari bread and lavash wrap sandwiches, tahini-date shakes and chai lattes, plus a full slate of events aimed at uplifting the local Persian community.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Renovations will include replacing the substation’s infrastructure with more modern equipment, which Miller said would be quieter.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Fracturing of conservative communities leads a veteran Republican to retire and could help some incumbent Democrats fend off progressive challengers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The results represent a victory for the ruling Historic Pact, which has campaigned on promising to continue Petro’s program of progressive economic reforms.—
Alfie Pannell,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Publicly available satellite imagery shows the school building was part of the military compound until about 2017, when a new wall was added to separate the two.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Rosenthal believes stories about kids feeling nervous or afraid to try new things connect with both children and adults.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Ditto at the rain-free Humphreys debuts of gospel-music legends The Blind Boys of Alabama, Brazilian music superstar Milton Nasciemento, solo guitarist Stanley Jordan, blues vocal dynamo Shemekia Copland, Portuguese fado singing star Mariza and, in 2017, the pioneering art-rock band King Crimson.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Getting Inspiration From Her Upbringing and Daughters With Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea, Harris aimed to pay tribute to her grandmother, Shyamala Gopalan, who was a pioneering scientist, researcher in the field of breast cancer, and mom to former Vice President Kamala Harris.—
Maressa Brown,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Featuring both contemporary and historical artists from Japan and abroad, TOP offers a broad-spectrum view on the medium of photography.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Jones, whose novel Kin has just been released, is often described as a timely writer, but to concentrate only on the contemporary urgency of her books is to ignore her clear interest in the past and its conventions.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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Split keyboards aren’t a new concept, but many ergonomic split keyboard designs, including JezailFunder’s own Cornix model, rely on unconventional layouts that require a little more getting used to.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Mar. 2026
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The bot’s unconventional approach was a viral success, if not taken entirely seriously by mathematicians.—
Lyndie Chiou,
Scientific American,
13 Mar. 2026
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Instead, it’s gone from Rat Pack to high-tech as its embraces cutting-edge technologies, from virtual reality attractions to a giant 360-degree screen, that submerge you into an alternative world.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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For teams seeking cutting-edge AI features and natural-language capabilities, Zendesk has the edge.—
John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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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 16 Mar. 2026.
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