state-of-the-art

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for state-of-the-art
Adjective
  • Negotiations were very advanced in Williams’ case, but talks fell apart at the very last minute due to the Athletic Club player’s concerns about Barca’s capacity to actually register him.
    Pol Ballús, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
  • His hit tool, his ability to hit for average, is probably Collins’ most advanced skill.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Earlier in the day, Ortega gave us a modern update to Christian Dior’s New Look era in a Willy Chavarria spring 2026 skirt suit and a wide-brimmed, sleek peaked hat with the viral Christian Louboutin pointe shoes.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2025
  • The redevelopment builds on Soffer’s vision of blending timeless design with modern amenities—now expanding to include family-friendly features.
    Cheryl Tiu, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Part of that is a rejection of decades of progressivism and progressive values, which had become the Establishment.
    Chris Lee, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
  • The erosion of support was the result of a miscalculation: renewable advocates aligned too closely with progressive climate politics, turning an industry once embraced by all into a left-wing cause, alienating conservatives along the way.
    Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The skid is a new season-long, surpassing two previous six-game losing streaks — all of which have come since the calendar turned to July.
    Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Elio — Disney and Pixar Animation’s summer box office flop — will try to find a new audience when the film arrives on digital streaming this week.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • With its square neckline and contrast trim, this ribbed maxi offers a contemporary take on the classic silhouette.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Murphy suggests using your vintage finds as statement pieces—like a mid-century coffee table in a contemporary living room—versus buying every single item secondhand.
    Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • And when goals did go in, the unconventional trajectory of the Jabulani was oddly fascinating.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
  • The hero’s journey on this show is achieving their unconventional American dream.
    Giana Levy, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The original film is available to stream on Netflix.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Connie Britton, who starred in both the film and the original series, has been vocal about her desire to let the series lie.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 5 Aug. 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 19 Aug. 2025.

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