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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
The scientists noted that the OSCAR-QUBE experiment’s performance did not surpass that of state-of-the-art conventional magnetometers.
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Players will return to the assembly line soon, welcomed by a shiny, state-of-the-art workspace.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
On Thursday, officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of a new state-of-the-art detention center in southern Colorado.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 May 2026
De Zerbi would then move with the club to the Mapei Football Center, a state-of-the-art training facility that opened in 2019.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Here, the band went further, using Sphere’s state-of-the-art environs to imagine itself back in a dingy club or student union.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The Baby Club will be developed in partnership with baby gear brand Chicco while the Junior and Teens Clubs will have state-of-the-art gaming experiences, like a full arcade and MSC Formula Racer simulator.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 4 May 2026
My strategy starts with advocating for the construction of a new, larger, state-of-the-art facility designed for safety, classification and proper supervision.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 4 May 2026
There’s the on-site Anda Spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center with Peloton bikes and group yoga classes, three restaurants, and the Thor Cigar Lounge.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Players will return to the assembly line soon, welcomed by a shiny, state-of-the-art workspace.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
On Thursday, officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of a new state-of-the-art detention center in southern Colorado.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 May 2026
De Zerbi would then move with the club to the Mapei Football Center, a state-of-the-art training facility that opened in 2019.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Here, the band went further, using Sphere’s state-of-the-art environs to imagine itself back in a dingy club or student union.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The Baby Club will be developed in partnership with baby gear brand Chicco while the Junior and Teens Clubs will have state-of-the-art gaming experiences, like a full arcade and MSC Formula Racer simulator.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 4 May 2026
My strategy starts with advocating for the construction of a new, larger, state-of-the-art facility designed for safety, classification and proper supervision.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 4 May 2026
There’s the on-site Anda Spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center with Peloton bikes and group yoga classes, three restaurants, and the Thor Cigar Lounge.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for state-of-the-art
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The ReCAM project aims to change this by using advanced technology and AI to process this dirt locally, turning it directly back into high-grade battery components.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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But experts have urged caution around the release of the new files, warning that UAP videos are often misinterpreted and mischaracterized by those unfamiliar with advanced military technology.—
Seung Min Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Yet another secondary effect of the Iran war is the expansion of modern drone warfare to the Persian Gulf region.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Clinics use modern equipment and high-quality materials and keep prices affordable.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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This tax would reclaim profits previously acquired from Californians by imposing additional levies on corporations that benefited from state tax incentives, as well as through a progressive tax structure targeting individuals with significant wealth.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Four major candidates look to unseat Karen Bass Incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces a tough reelection challenge in a field of 13 candidates, including a reality TV personality, a tech entrepreneur and two progressive candidates.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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The film has also landed a pair of high-profile new additions.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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There was a lot wrong with it, and new things were going wrong all the time, but many of the old things that had been going wrong were also getting fixed.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, a pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized television news, died peacefully Wednesday, surrounded by his family, according to a news release from Turner Enterprises.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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For a pioneering English thespian, whose career has been largely defined by a character consumed with obsession, this particular project carries an unintended symbolism.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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Low Sun is our take on the contemporary West Coast IPA.—
Blaine Callahan,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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For the designer, the Louvre functions as both visual resource and symbolic framework, where art history intersects with contemporary fashion.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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At first glance, the pairing might seem like an unconventional one, even though both artists are well known for appropriating others’ images.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
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The country’s ability to credibly threaten commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz actually hinges on multiple layers of cheap and unconventional warfare systems – drones, mines and a fleet of small attack boats, which are harder to detect than traditional naval assets.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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At the same time, corporations gain financially through access to cutting-edge technology innovation.—
Anis Uzzaman,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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This level of natural beauty, in addition to cutting-edge cities and culture, makes Malaysia one of the world's best places to visit (and one of the best places to live).—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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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 May. 2026.
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