state-of-the-art

adjective

Definition of state-of-the-artnext
1
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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2
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 it, the vessel pairs anchor mooring with state-of-the-art dynamic positioning. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026 The state-of-the-art complex has also been awarded a TRUE Waste Certification for its sustainability efforts. — Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026 The 24-hour fitness center has state-of-the-art machines, and dogs are welcome for a $75 fee per stay. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026 On Tuesday, Apple announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art space which features a 48-speaker spatial audio system and a customizable 38-foot-wide stage. — Thomas Smith, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026 John is set to open the venue — a state-of-the-art, 600-capacity facility at Battersea Power Station — with a concert on Monday. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026 The Ace Combat series has been delivering high-flying dogfighting action for 30 years now, and the latest chapter promises state-of-the-art graphics and exotic new weapons. — ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026 Attaching both Adrian and Andy to this production, and supporting them with our state-of-the-art process, demonstrates Audible as being the home of cinematic audio storytelling. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026 When the plant was built in 2006, it was considered state-of-the-art. — Rafi Golberstein, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for state-of-the-art
  1. advanced
  2. modern
  3. progressive
  4. new
  5. pioneering
  6. contemporary
  7. unconventional
  8. cutting-edge
Adjective
  • Scandium’s role in aerospace and advanced technology Rare earth separation involves converting mixed material into individual oxides used across advanced manufacturing and other strategic industries.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Scotti has tried to find out from Fort Worth police if advanced DNA technology, known as forensic genetic genealogy, might move Gloria’s case forward.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of advanced
Adjective
  • Our research suggests these tombs were designed and constructed not simply to house the dead, but to affect the living through a sensorily immersive environment similar to a modern 3D film experience.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • From Mudmee Thai silk to handwoven indigo cotton sourced from Don Koi, textiles were reworked using modern techniques such as laser cutting — which also showcased the influence of India through the brand’s Thai identity.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of modern
Adjective
  • The actor is outspoken about his progressive politics and works closely with many different organizations.
    — Carole Horst, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan, a Chinese immigrant and chair of the Board of Supervisors’ budget committee, is a progressive backed by labor whose campaign received a major boost from Pelosi’s endorsement.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of progressive
Adjective
  • There are currently around 1,000 new Pip claims submitted every day in the UK; about 34% are successful.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 4 Oct. 2026
  • On Monday, the first day of the Supreme Court's new term, the justices will hear the Boulder case that could decide the fate of others like it.
    — LINDSAY WHITEHURST, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of new
Adjective
  • Îacaré was born in Brazil’s wild Pantanal, where the founder’s family operates a pioneering caiman operation that emphasizes transparency and traceability.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Born in Buenos Aires in 1959, Cerati rose to international prominence as the frontman, guitarist and creative force behind Soda Stereo, the pioneering band that helped define rock en español across the 1980s and ’90s.
    — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of pioneering
Adjective
  • The focus, according to their proposal, will be on contexts of appropriation, chains of ownership, and the significance of the artifacts to contemporary Cameroon.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Men’s accessories encompass bags in tactile raffia, calfskin and denim for a relaxed summer mood with its clean contemporary shapes and artisanal details.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of contemporary
Adjective
  • From betting on Barbie to giving a café barista a shot, Kreiz has repeatedly embraced unconventional people and ideas.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • In 2001, the architecture critic and scholar Robin Middleton bought a former tile factory on East 13th Street and remodeled it to match his unconventional life.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of unconventional
Adjective
  • Nvidia and our cyber companies see no reason to coordinate a slowdown in cutting-edge AI model development, as Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for in his white paper a few weeks ago.
    — Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Still, this highlights ongoing concerns about cutting-edge AI models going rogue, or being easily weaponized to pull off hacking campaigns that the tech sector is ill-prepared to fend off.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of cutting-edge

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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 4 Oct. 2026.

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