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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
Allen-Green and the other former educators pitched a plan to build a new state-of-the-art STEAM school.
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Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
Included in those investments are a $300 million, state-of-the-art, science complex; new academic programs in science and engineering; support for the state’s K-12 STEM education; and partnerships that will strengthen Maine’s science and technology economy.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The question was how to recreate the 3D stereo effect with digital images, without spending thousands of dollars on state-of-the-art systems, a scenario that many didn't even consider.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors allege that the state-of-the-art technology linked hairs found on six of the seven murder victims to Heuermann.
—Michael Ruiz , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
New dining and retail experiences, access to healthcare and jobs, available housing stock and state-of-the-art schools are all byproducts of growth.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Similarly to Dillon, the town of Vail boasts a state-of-the-art amphitheater that bands forgo radius clauses to perform at.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
Over the course of five months spanning from floods to extreme drought, an elite team of wildlife cinematographers capture unparalleled animal behavior using state-of-the-art thermal cameras and drone technology, filming 24/7 across punishing terrain.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Construction personnel work on the Carolina Panthers' state-of-the-art team headquarters and practice facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on August 24, 2021.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
Included in those investments are a $300 million, state-of-the-art, science complex; new academic programs in science and engineering; support for the state’s K-12 STEM education; and partnerships that will strengthen Maine’s science and technology economy.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The question was how to recreate the 3D stereo effect with digital images, without spending thousands of dollars on state-of-the-art systems, a scenario that many didn't even consider.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors allege that the state-of-the-art technology linked hairs found on six of the seven murder victims to Heuermann.
—Michael Ruiz , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
New dining and retail experiences, access to healthcare and jobs, available housing stock and state-of-the-art schools are all byproducts of growth.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Similarly to Dillon, the town of Vail boasts a state-of-the-art amphitheater that bands forgo radius clauses to perform at.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
Over the course of five months spanning from floods to extreme drought, an elite team of wildlife cinematographers capture unparalleled animal behavior using state-of-the-art thermal cameras and drone technology, filming 24/7 across punishing terrain.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Construction personnel work on the Carolina Panthers' state-of-the-art team headquarters and practice facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on August 24, 2021.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for state-of-the-art
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While far from a cure, the study points to a new path that combines advanced manufacturing, stem cell science, and regenerative medicine.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Dreamliner is 25% more fuel-efficient than older models due to lighter construction and advanced engines.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The planes are modern, with the average aircraft being less than seven years old.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the modern game, from Tests to T20s and The Hundred, each side will now tend to include more than one gun fielder.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Mynatts are among the rising ranks of parents and caregivers frustrated by one-size-fits-all schooling who are seeking something more aligned with their values and viewpoints—whether progressive or conservative.—
Kerry McDonald,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In the 1990s, Bill was decades of biblical study away from that progressive stance.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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That new equalized funding formula went into effect after a three-year transition period in 2024, when 44 groups each got $9,269, according to the three-year awards report.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Swiss transportation company Twiliner is kicking off a new night bus service later this year that will be more akin to a business class airline seat than your typical bus.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Thomas Schumacher, a pioneering force for nearly 40 years behind Disney Theatrical Group‘s reign as a top Broadway and international stage presence, will depart the company at the end of the month, Alan Bergman, Co-Chairman, Disney Entertainment, announced to staff today.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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Abbie Hills, 29, is a pioneering talent agent who has built her business around representing actors and actresses with disabilities.—
Elaine Pofeldt,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Maybe anyone busting on a contemporary Knute Rockne on live television would always hit.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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While its heritage remains intact, contemporary dining, wellness, and a growing emphasis on sustainability signal how even a grand dame can move with the times.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Hiring him would be the most conventional aspect of a very unconventional media strategy.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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With an unconventional research approach, a new screenwriter and an unestablished director, so much of the film was a leap of faith.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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At this time, only cutting-edge innovators are leading the way.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Why the E190s are being retired At the time of their introduction, the E190s were cutting-edge.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 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 11 Sep. 2025.
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