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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 Synonyms for state-of-the-art
Adjective
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According to the University of San Diego, AI’s dual impact includes automating existing jobs while simultaneously creating new positions that demand advanced skills.—
Winnie Sun,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025 -
In addition to the four Type 075 amphibious assault ships, China launched its first advanced Type 076 amphibious assault ship, CNS Sichuan, last December.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Climate control systems can monitor and regulate all the inputs in modern greenhouses and hoop houses.—
Julie Weed,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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And more modern infrastructure often means more fuel efficient infrastructure.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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But before the summer fruit became an icon of a leisurely lifestyle, tomatoes, at least in American culture, were once a symbol of progressive rural life.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
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Shoshana, like most of Tel Aviv, is modern, progressive and feminist.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Ella Stiller, the daughter of Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor, was introduced as a new character on last week's episode of SATC sequel series And Just Like That.—
Ryan Coleman Updated,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Why bother, when there’s a big and growing market out there for innovative ways to link up pets, pet lovers and new technology?—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This walk-up and order restaurant had wooden benches and tables for seating, a sit-down bar, tiki statues on display, colorful murals on the wall and contemporary Hawaiian music playing in the background.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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That is to say, every display of artifacts and narratives about eras past is consumed through the attitudes of today, filtered through the political and social consciousness of the contemporary visitors who go to see it.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Batman '66 looks more unconventional with every passing decade of by-the-numbers Gotham grimness.—
Devan Coggan,
EW.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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This unconventional approach not only retained the leader but also fostered the growth of others with his expertise, proving the value of flexibility in leadership.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Now, after flash floods earlier this month killed at least 135 Texans in the Hill Country, the bill’s original authors are hoping Abbott will give the proposal a second look.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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On July 18, Taylor Nation posted a new archive section of her website that includes 15 tabs for each of her albums (11 original recordings and four rerecords).—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
25 July 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 Aug. 2025.
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