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• out-of-date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

Live Nation also plans to erect a second-story premium level, as well as demolish the southern portion of the property to make room for a state-of-the-art, ballroom-size attraction for concerts, comedians and podcasts. — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

Carey said Hawthorne would have a state-of-the-art $40 million casino, and its grandstand was partially demolished to launch the project. — Neil Milbert, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

The mansion features a state-of-the-art gym, infinity pool, a cabana and a private 13-person security detail. — Greg Cote august 16, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026

The single-seat cockpit also reflects the GXR-Evo’s track intent with a $9,000 racing seat, a state-of-the-art fire-suppression system, and a cooling setup that connects to the helmet. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

Previously, the incline was about 3ft (91cm) from the Leazes down to the Gallowgate, but that is believed to have dropped by around a third after the installation of a state-of-the-art drainage system and improved foundations. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Rheinmetall revealed that the system integrates state-of-the-art sensor technology, network capability and strong resilience to GNSS interference through a high degree of autonomy enable deployment even in demanding operational scenarios. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026

The organization recently put out new renderings of a state-of-the-art stadium that would be built on land near SeaWorld just off of I-4, the main thoroughfare through the Orlando area. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Now, over a decade later, the demand for these catios are off the hook, and Breslauer is leading the charge, creating state-of-the-art structures worth thousands of dollars for famous celebrities throughout California. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026