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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
Meanwhile, former Broncos like Steve Atwater and Bennie Fowler made the trip to promote flag football overseas and deliver state-of-the-art helmets to a local youth team.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Designed to be displayed as objets d’art or worn on the body, the 28-piece high jewelry collection ranged in color from transparent to pitch black, using state-of-the-art techniques like 3D printing to achieve lifelike renderings of plants and insects.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
The perfection and integration of superconducting qubits are among the state-of-the-art challenges in quantum information technology.
—Zhixin Wang, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
The arena is down the street from a state-of-the-art $100 million practice facility that just opened last year.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The fuel is currently being fabricated at GNF’s state-of-the-art facility in Wilmington, North Carolina.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Details are sparse on the exact location and timeline for the new luxury hotel and restaurant, which will boast amenities such as a state-of-the-art fitness center, spa and a rooftop infinity pool with panoramic views of the Nashville skyline.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025
The two new studios will feature state-of-the-art industry specifications including column-free soundstages with clear-to-grid heights of 40 feet, significant below-grade parking space, high production support-to-stage space ratios, and top-of-market electrical, HVAC, and floor load capacity.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
By modernizing the skies, Bastian means using satellite technology, the latest state-of-the-art equipment, and GPS.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Designed to be displayed as objets d’art or worn on the body, the 28-piece high jewelry collection ranged in color from transparent to pitch black, using state-of-the-art techniques like 3D printing to achieve lifelike renderings of plants and insects.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
The perfection and integration of superconducting qubits are among the state-of-the-art challenges in quantum information technology.
—Zhixin Wang, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
The arena is down the street from a state-of-the-art $100 million practice facility that just opened last year.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The fuel is currently being fabricated at GNF’s state-of-the-art facility in Wilmington, North Carolina.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Details are sparse on the exact location and timeline for the new luxury hotel and restaurant, which will boast amenities such as a state-of-the-art fitness center, spa and a rooftop infinity pool with panoramic views of the Nashville skyline.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025
The two new studios will feature state-of-the-art industry specifications including column-free soundstages with clear-to-grid heights of 40 feet, significant below-grade parking space, high production support-to-stage space ratios, and top-of-market electrical, HVAC, and floor load capacity.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
By modernizing the skies, Bastian means using satellite technology, the latest state-of-the-art equipment, and GPS.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for state-of-the-art
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According to the research team, the XICS is equipped with an advanced calibration system designed to provide accurate measurements through changes in plasma density and temperature.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Other companies, from Amazon to Uber, are also investing in technologies that automate safety-critical tasks, whether through advanced driver assistance systems or fully autonomous vehicles.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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But one scholar, Anthony Grafton, who about thirty years ago published Forgers and Critics, focused on how in the early modern period, there was this enormous flourishing not only of culture but also of liars.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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The program features hits from the ’70s, such as The Beatles, Billy Joel, Elvis and The Carpenters, with modern twist.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Its politics tend to be a battle between center-left and progressive factions, subsidized by the stratospheric wealth of policy-shaping tech and real-estate billionaires.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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Political observers say Sheffield’s achievements are notable for a council member who was more progressive and radical in her ideas in a city with a strong-mayor form of government and law department that serves both the mayor and the council.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, aging aircraft fleets and a wave of retirements have created an urgent demand for new technicians.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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In this new study featuring more than 1,000 participants at 244 sites in 17 countries, patients received either enzalutamide plus leuprolide (the combination group), leuprolide (the leuprolide-alone group), or enzalutamide monotherapy (the monotherapy group).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Oct. 2025
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This plant was ambitious and pioneering; the team in South Carolina solved infections, yield loss and the operational complexity of a brand-new biomanufacturing process.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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But for now, enzymatic recycling plants remain pioneering.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In much contemporary literary fiction, that’s often replaced by ingenuity.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The pads look good, too, with eye-catching, contemporary facades, floor-to-ceiling glass, luminous interiors, sculptural staircases, and generous outdoor areas.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Minnesota Vikings took an unconventional approach to try to combat the tush push Sunday afternoon against the Philadelphia Eagles.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Spiro is known for sourcing unconventional materials for his singular creations.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
19 Oct. 2025
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Following a complex and uncertain Fall/Winter 2026-2027 season, denim mills are betting on it—driving progress with cutting-edge fiber blends, eco-conscious dye technologies, and reimagined fabric constructions designed to meet the evolving demands of both sustainability and style.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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However, Musk is betting xAI’s growing computing power will be able to run AI agents capable of coding and refining cutting-edge software products, which might include gaming.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
13 Oct. 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 22 Oct. 2025.
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