Synonyms of state-of-the-art

state-of-the-art

adjective

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• advanced
• progressive
• pioneering
• modern
• unconventional
• cutting-edge
• new
• original
• contemporary
• revolutionary
• underground
• avant
• current
• avant-garde
• bizarre
• modernistic
• strange
• alternative
• novel
• nontraditional
• unprecedented
• fresh
• ultramodern
• unfamiliar
• trailblazing
• newfangled
• up-to-date
• antiestablishment
• unheard-of
• present-day
• hot
• outré
• unknown
• way-out
• far-out
• space-age
• unaccustomed
• red-hot
• new-fashioned
• mod

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• traditional
• conventional
• customary
• established
• orthodox

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• modern
• new
• contemporary
• current
• stylish
• fashionable
• designer
• modernistic
• latest
• ultramodern
• modernized
• newfangled
• up-to-date
• present-day
• futuristic
• new age
• up-to-the-minute
• space-age
• hot
• red-hot
• new-fashioned
• mod
• updated
• recent
• high-tech
• now
• in
• nouvelle
• last
• modish
• happening
• latter-day

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• antiquated
• archaic
• old-fashioned
• ancient
• old-time
• out-of-date
• old
• historic
• anachronistic
• historical
• venerable
• past
• former
• musty
• fusty
• dated
• antediluvian
• age-old
• hoary
• antique
• aged
• late
• bygone
• olden
• obsolete
• outmoded
• retro
• oldfangled
• retrograde
• passé
• old-world
• outworn
• disused
• discarded
• remote
• timeless
• unmodernized
• forgotten
• ageless
• moth-eaten
• kaput
• dateless

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of state-of-the-art

The school moved into a new building, but along with its new state-of-the-art theater with its bright orange seats and the big LED screens in the gym came the school's 110-year-old bell. — Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026

From the top-tier practice facility, to a state-of-the-art arena, to fan-forward initiatives, there was a sense the organization was rewarding the people most loyal to the team. — Law Murray, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Now, there is a proper deterrent — more than a thousand troops, state-of-the-art jets and Royal Navy patrols nearby. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

As for facilities, there’s a high-tech digital fabrication lab, state-of-the-art printers (3D and otherwise), a scholarship program, and a robust visiting artist program. — Sarah Douglas, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

No smooth state-of-the-art romp, their vision deploys basic power tools, life-or-death desperation and unstoppable adrenaline. — Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026

In 2019, officials introduced a state-of-the-art recovery room under Arthur Ashe Stadium where players can go during their breaks for treatments and rest. — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026

There’s also a silver service dining room, a British bar that’s all dark wood and deep red carpets, and a state-of-the-art gym complete with cryotherapy and a zero gravity machine. — Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026

In addition to its advanced cybersecurity capabilities, Astra is state-of-the-art across functions like computer use, software engineering, professional work and science OpenAI said. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026