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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
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Kaplan explained that the techniques used to find LPTs are the same as those used to train advanced computer intelligence models used for security research, TikTok algorithms and more.—
Mia Thurow,
USA Today,
26 June 2025 -
And most advanced use cases are still in pilot phases.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Building these year-round, evolving immersive experiences will allow the streaming giant to embed itself further into modern culture and hopefully build loyalty amongst consumers.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The executive highlighted how Telemundo last year acquired the adaptation rights to Velvet, Atresmedia’s 2014 Spanish drama that became a global phenomenon, and launched its modern adaptation last month.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
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Bloomberg’s differences with Mamdani, who has expressed anti-Israel views on top of his progressive plan to make child care and buses free in the city, likely motivated him to get involved.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2025
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With many candidates vehemently opposed to Cuomo, their supporters' next-round votes can help Mamdani, who is endorsed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a progressive star.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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Over at Brooks’s, Shai comes over and teaches him how to use his new sewing machine, which is a fascinating dynamic because Shai is an agent’s assistant while Brooks is a clothing designer.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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Nearly as important, though, is the fact that streaming continues to be a sizable fount of new viewers even after on-air and DVR viewing essentially stops.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2025
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Those same contemporary ideals and earthy hues of terra-cotta and stone extend into JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa’s 160 rooms, suites, and villas—many of which come equipped with their own private pools and terraces for your own private relaxation.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
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Her publication 'Fashion China' (Thames & Hudson, 2015) was the first title to offer an overview of the phenomenon of contemporary Chinese fashion designers.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Use generative prompts during ideation to spark unconventional ideas that can act as creative springboards.—
Anusha Nerella,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Palmeiras have a very attractive style of football, and Porto did some impressive, and in places unconventional, defending.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Limited time offer Save on The Athletic. original price: $2sale price: $0.25/week for your first year.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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At the World Arts and Cultures graduation, the student speaker wore a keffiyeh, similarly accused Israel of genocide, and claimed to have failed out of her original major, earning applause, not concern.—
Isabella Brannon,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 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 30 Jun. 2025.
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