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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 report also details a new readout chip that achieves state-of-the-art performance while reducing power consumption by 65%.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
The venue will include premium offerings and state-of-the-art production capabilities, the release says, and have 12,000 covered seats.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Designed to the highest engineering standards, the property features a state-of-the-art seawall, expansive ocean-view terraces, and resort-style outdoor living spaces—offering both architectural distinction and long-term durability against the elements.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
For the occasion, the venue will feature state-of-the-art projection technology for visual realism taking the world of Pandora to a whole new immersive level.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Travelers’ wait times for screening by Transportation Security Administration teams working without pay have stayed under 30 minutes, partly due to state-of-the-art new systems installed at DIA this year.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2025
The Saudi Film Commission has unveiled a new a state-of-the-art virtual production soundstage at JAX Film Studios in Saudi Arabia‘s capital city of Riyadh.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
The head, thorax, and abdomen will be packed in separate plastic tubes for state-of-the-art DNA and RNA sequencing at the laboratories of the Wellcome Sanger Institute.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
The next day, six coordinated drone shows blended with state-of-the-art technology to simulate a lightning storm above the Hotel Roosevelt and Capitol Records building in Hollywood.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
The venue will include premium offerings and state-of-the-art production capabilities, the release says, and have 12,000 covered seats.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Designed to the highest engineering standards, the property features a state-of-the-art seawall, expansive ocean-view terraces, and resort-style outdoor living spaces—offering both architectural distinction and long-term durability against the elements.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
For the occasion, the venue will feature state-of-the-art projection technology for visual realism taking the world of Pandora to a whole new immersive level.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Travelers’ wait times for screening by Transportation Security Administration teams working without pay have stayed under 30 minutes, partly due to state-of-the-art new systems installed at DIA this year.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2025
The Saudi Film Commission has unveiled a new a state-of-the-art virtual production soundstage at JAX Film Studios in Saudi Arabia‘s capital city of Riyadh.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
The head, thorax, and abdomen will be packed in separate plastic tubes for state-of-the-art DNA and RNA sequencing at the laboratories of the Wellcome Sanger Institute.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
The next day, six coordinated drone shows blended with state-of-the-art technology to simulate a lightning storm above the Hotel Roosevelt and Capitol Records building in Hollywood.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for state-of-the-art
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But Washington has been watching closely as both countries continue to develop and test advanced weapons capable of delivering nuclear warheads.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even his portrayal of a man with advanced dementia, in The Father (2020), which won the Academy Award for Best Actor, emitted a disconcerting power.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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In short, the great task before us is to revisit and reimagine America’s founding fight as a creation story in the making of our modern world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Anyone vaguely near the aesthetic gets christened it by fans, including Bassvictim, who were always funnier and more creative than the other modern electroclash revivalists.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement Her victory also carries national implications for Democrats, who are struggling to chart a path between progressive energy and centrist caution ahead of the 2026 midterms.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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One person familiar with Tuesday’s heated discussion within the caucus says there appears to be at least eight Democratic votes to reopen the government — even though progressive Democratic senators vented their frustration with the potential deal.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
5 Nov. 2025
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The interdisciplinary approach brought the duke’s life and death to a stunning clarity — indicating how analyses can shed new light on age-old mysteries, even murders.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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While earning a master's degree in exercise and coaching science at University College Dublin, she was introduced to CrossFit and discovered a new kind of challenge with its emphasis on versatility and constant adaptation.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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From the earliest pioneering expeditions and nighttime escapes from bondage to the modern-day road trip, Americans are a people on the move – restless, ambitious and innovative.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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When Corse took the podium, the pioneering Light and Space artist spoke on her decades-long relationship with LACMA.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Suddenly, sincerity felt like a fresher approach to a contemporary political story—more interesting, more unexpected, and more aligned with my artistic ethos.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Add to that list Inhotim, a sprawling and relatively obscure contemporary art collection in the jungle of the state of Minas Gerais that surpasses any notion of what a museum can be.—
William O'Connor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Washington — The Federal Reserve’s newest policymaker has an unconventional perspective on the US economy that’s proving tough to sell.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Barr’s unconventional campaign, meant to make an argument against gerrymandering producing deeply partisan districts, made national headlines.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Beyond Fest — Southern California’s annual celebration of cutting-edge horror, sci-fi, arthouse, and more — has announced its first-ever geographical expansion.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
5 Nov. 2025
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To address criterion two, cutting-edge intelligence technologies must be explored.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 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 15 Nov. 2025.
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