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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
To overcome the challenge, the scientists used state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms to sift through massive amounts of data, separating the elusive tWZ signal from background noise.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
The next day, six coordinated drone shows blended with state-of-the-art technology to simulate a lightning storm above the Hotel Roosevelt and Capitol Records building in Hollywood.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
The terminal operator aims to enhance the port’s capacity and capabilities with state-of-the-art container and liquid cargo-handling infrastructure, while strengthening multimodal connectivity with India’s major railways and inland infrastructure.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
A lot has changed since 2008, when my state-of-the-art flip phone couldn't take selfies, my social media presence was limited to Disney's Club Penguin and my favorite band, Paramore, wasn't considered classic pop-punk.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The Athletics are in the process of moving to Las Vegas, and their new state-of-the-art stadium is under construction for the start of the 2028 season.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
And attendees will meet the extraordinary therapy horses such as Honey, Banjo, Sonny and Chloe while touring the state-of-the-art facility.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere, a state-of-the-art wellness center featuring five private massage rooms, a sauna, a Turkish bath, and an invigorating ice cascade serves as a sanctuary of relaxation.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
More complex abilities like reasoning aren’t the bottleneck on robot performance right now—so top robots like Figure’s 03 are equipped with smaller, faster, non-state-of-the-art language models.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
The next day, six coordinated drone shows blended with state-of-the-art technology to simulate a lightning storm above the Hotel Roosevelt and Capitol Records building in Hollywood.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
The terminal operator aims to enhance the port’s capacity and capabilities with state-of-the-art container and liquid cargo-handling infrastructure, while strengthening multimodal connectivity with India’s major railways and inland infrastructure.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
A lot has changed since 2008, when my state-of-the-art flip phone couldn't take selfies, my social media presence was limited to Disney's Club Penguin and my favorite band, Paramore, wasn't considered classic pop-punk.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The Athletics are in the process of moving to Las Vegas, and their new state-of-the-art stadium is under construction for the start of the 2028 season.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
And attendees will meet the extraordinary therapy horses such as Honey, Banjo, Sonny and Chloe while touring the state-of-the-art facility.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere, a state-of-the-art wellness center featuring five private massage rooms, a sauna, a Turkish bath, and an invigorating ice cascade serves as a sanctuary of relaxation.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
More complex abilities like reasoning aren’t the bottleneck on robot performance right now—so top robots like Figure’s 03 are equipped with smaller, faster, non-state-of-the-art language models.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for state-of-the-art
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But Washington has been watching closely as both countries continue to develop and test advanced weapons capable of delivering nuclear warheads.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even his portrayal of a man with advanced dementia, in The Father (2020), which won the Academy Award for Best Actor, emitted a disconcerting power.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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In short, the great task before us is to revisit and reimagine America’s founding fight as a creation story in the making of our modern world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Anyone vaguely near the aesthetic gets christened it by fans, including Bassvictim, who were always funnier and more creative than the other modern electroclash revivalists.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement Her victory also carries national implications for Democrats, who are struggling to chart a path between progressive energy and centrist caution ahead of the 2026 midterms.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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One person familiar with Tuesday’s heated discussion within the caucus says there appears to be at least eight Democratic votes to reopen the government — even though progressive Democratic senators vented their frustration with the potential deal.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
5 Nov. 2025
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When the humans return, there are only a handful, better clothed, hair braided and combed, new fashions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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In September, Vanity Fair wrote a story detailing new revelations around his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson’s correspondence with the disgraced financier.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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British music producer and instrumentalist Dave Ball, best known as one half of the pioneering synth-pop duo Soft Cell, has died.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Both were formerly with Generation Investment Management, the pioneering sustainable investment management firm founded by former Vice President Al Gore a little more than 20 years ago.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Suddenly, sincerity felt like a fresher approach to a contemporary political story—more interesting, more unexpected, and more aligned with my artistic ethos.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Add to that list Inhotim, a sprawling and relatively obscure contemporary art collection in the jungle of the state of Minas Gerais that surpasses any notion of what a museum can be.—
William O'Connor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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According to Rusch, the family has always done things in an unconventional way because of her and Thiemo’s careers.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
3 Nov. 2025
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Her songs—influenced by rock, punk, and reggae—are striking and confident and cathartic, but unconventional in ways that challenge the casual listener.—
Amy Weiss-Meyer,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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Beyond Fest — Southern California’s annual celebration of cutting-edge horror, sci-fi, arthouse, and more — has announced its first-ever geographical expansion.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
5 Nov. 2025
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To address criterion two, cutting-edge intelligence technologies must be explored.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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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 8 Nov. 2025.
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