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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 unexpected move comes just days after Anthropic announced Fable 5 and Mythos 5, two powerful models that the company touted as state-of-the-art across a number of different industry benchmarks.
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Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 13 June 2026
The site was designed from the ground up as a bourbon destination, with a working distillery, tourist-friendly rickhouses, a state-of-the-art restaurant, and a contract distilling business serving more than 30 brands.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
First came the purchase of a Los Angeles laundry facility in 2020, establishing the group’s venture Star Fades International (SFI), which has grown into a state-of-the-art creative center.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
The Kendrick Family Ballpark, originally Monongalia County Ballpark, opened in 2015 and a state-of-the-art baseball biomechanics center used by Paul Skenes of the nearby Pittsburgh Pirates, among others, opened a year ago.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
In a recent study, Ferveret found that its cooling solution resulted in up to 15 percent improvement in computational power efficiency compared to state-of-the-art immersive cooling techniques.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Complementing the treatment menu is a sleek, state-of-the-art fitness center, where daily small-group classes span HIIT, boxing, TRX conditioning, and reformer Pilates.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
For instance, at Zola and BarZola on Bryant Street on a recent Friday, workers were installing state-of-the-art overhead heaters at the restaurants’ parklet.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Forbes recently valued the franchise, which will open a state-of-the-art practice facility next year, at $600 million.
—Scott Allen, Time, 9 June 2026
Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 13 June 2026
The site was designed from the ground up as a bourbon destination, with a working distillery, tourist-friendly rickhouses, a state-of-the-art restaurant, and a contract distilling business serving more than 30 brands.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
First came the purchase of a Los Angeles laundry facility in 2020, establishing the group’s venture Star Fades International (SFI), which has grown into a state-of-the-art creative center.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
The Kendrick Family Ballpark, originally Monongalia County Ballpark, opened in 2015 and a state-of-the-art baseball biomechanics center used by Paul Skenes of the nearby Pittsburgh Pirates, among others, opened a year ago.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
In a recent study, Ferveret found that its cooling solution resulted in up to 15 percent improvement in computational power efficiency compared to state-of-the-art immersive cooling techniques.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Complementing the treatment menu is a sleek, state-of-the-art fitness center, where daily small-group classes span HIIT, boxing, TRX conditioning, and reformer Pilates.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
For instance, at Zola and BarZola on Bryant Street on a recent Friday, workers were installing state-of-the-art overhead heaters at the restaurants’ parklet.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Forbes recently valued the franchise, which will open a state-of-the-art practice facility next year, at $600 million.
—Scott Allen, Time, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for state-of-the-art
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Both devote an area to post-op care, with nutritionists on staff, organic food, and all the advanced healing therapies.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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With basic mobile coverage reaching 91% of the population, companies are redirecting their money toward advanced 5G networks and high-speed fiber lines.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
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The backstory What appears to be a modern building actually has quite a bit of local history.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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He is best known for proposing the theory of cosmic inflation, a concept that transformed modern understanding of the early universe and the evolution of the big bang.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Geevarghese, the Our Revolution executive director, said local elections are often where political movements are first built, and that Mamdani has provided a blueprint for progressive candidates.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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And the man who held the keys to that arsenal just happened to be one of the most progressive presidents black America has ever known.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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The first colorway will be available in an all-blue silhouette that also features Clark's new signature logo.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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On Wednesday, federal prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss all charges in the case, citing new video evidence.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Architect Lorcan O’Herlihy, a pioneering force in Los Angeles multifamily housing and founder of LOHA, has died at 66, leaving a city reshaped by his work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Tom Dreesen, the classy comedian who opened for Frank Sinatra for 14 years, pushed for stand-ups to get paid at The Comedy Store and partnered in a pioneering interracial act with Tim Reid, died Wednesday.—
Chris Koseluk,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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For Jones, that’s ultimately what makes Lestat feel like a contemporary artist.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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After winning the Grammy for best contemporary country album in February, Jelly Roll emotionally dedicated the trophy to Bunnie, who wept and applauded in the audience.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Most unconventional of all was their repertoire.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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Often considered one of the worst films of all time, the movie has become a cult favorite thanks to its bizarre storytelling and unconventional filmmaking style.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
18 June 2026
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For a cutting-edge device that comes with an app and tons of helpful features, check out the Hatch Restore 3 Sunrise Alarm Clock.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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The front lines have turned into a proverbial meat grinder of cutting-edge drone warfare and precision strikes.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 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 20 Jun. 2026.
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