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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
Its benchmark report notes that even state-of-the-art tools can describe the right formula in words while misapplying it step by step.
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Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
The state-of-the-art ride system features an advanced propulsion system that provides unprecedented control over the speed, position, orientation and rotation of the boats, according to a patent filed by Disney in 2012.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
In November 2024, The Telegraph reported that the King was interested in building a state-of-the-art space for use as a wedding venue at Dumfries House.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
After days of stormy weather, a new state-of-the-art gate in Stockton officially shut for the first time to prevent flooding.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
That’s more than what many WNBA clubs offer players, though the Wings, who practice and play games at UT Arlington’s College Park Center, expect a new state-of-the-art practice facility at Joey Georgusis Park in Far West Oak Cliff to open before this season’s training camp.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Sheep in the Box is is set in the near future in which a couple adopts a state-of-the-art humanoid as their son, while Look Back is adapted from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s eponymous bestselling manga about two girls pursuing their dreams of becoming manga artists.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
Among those reasons was to try to capitalize on NASCAR’s ascending popularity by building state-of-the-art tracks outside the Southeast.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 Jan. 2026
Also on the rail line, Morgan highlighted the CTDOT and Metro-North’s announcement in July of the groundbreaking of the state-of-the-art train station on the Waterbury Branch Line in Naugatuck.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
The state-of-the-art ride system features an advanced propulsion system that provides unprecedented control over the speed, position, orientation and rotation of the boats, according to a patent filed by Disney in 2012.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
In November 2024, The Telegraph reported that the King was interested in building a state-of-the-art space for use as a wedding venue at Dumfries House.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
After days of stormy weather, a new state-of-the-art gate in Stockton officially shut for the first time to prevent flooding.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
That’s more than what many WNBA clubs offer players, though the Wings, who practice and play games at UT Arlington’s College Park Center, expect a new state-of-the-art practice facility at Joey Georgusis Park in Far West Oak Cliff to open before this season’s training camp.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Sheep in the Box is is set in the near future in which a couple adopts a state-of-the-art humanoid as their son, while Look Back is adapted from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s eponymous bestselling manga about two girls pursuing their dreams of becoming manga artists.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
Among those reasons was to try to capitalize on NASCAR’s ascending popularity by building state-of-the-art tracks outside the Southeast.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 Jan. 2026
Also on the rail line, Morgan highlighted the CTDOT and Metro-North’s announcement in July of the groundbreaking of the state-of-the-art train station on the Waterbury Branch Line in Naugatuck.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for state-of-the-art
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When emergencies result in a premature birth or a baby with medical complications, immediate access to advanced neonatal care is critical.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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Safety through advanced technology Safety remains the primary concern for any personal aircraft, and Plaut addresses this through extreme hardware redundancy.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Their relaxed drape feels modern and unfussy, striking the right balance between polish and comfort.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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According to Makaym Dybenko, the system balances customization with military-standard compatibility, positioning DroneHunter Varta as a flexible counter-drone solution for modern combat environments.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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One proposal gaining support at least among progressive members is a payroll tax, loosely modeled after a Massachusetts measure, targeting companies that do not offer employees health insurance.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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It was later discovered Williams had Lewy body dementia, the second-most common type of progressive dementia after Alzheimer's disease.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and actor Harry Styles finally has a new album dropping after a nearly four-year hiatus, and fans are chomping at the bit.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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Last year, the team effectively ditched plans to build a new stadium in a space next to the Coliseum known as the Malibu Lot, citing complications.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Dogs’ 2026 tour, which kicks off this week, comes barely a week after the death of Bob Weir, who co-founded the Dead in 1965 and is the sole musician to have performed in every iteration of the pioneering San Francisco band.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Starring Ben Whishaw as the pioneering photographer Peter Hujar and Rebecca Hall as the writer Linda Rosenkrantz, the movie is based on a rediscovered 1974 interview transcript.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
2 Jan. 2026
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The style throughout, irrespective of category, is lively without being hectic, a pleasing postmodern blend of contemporary, midcentury, and roughly Victorian elements.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Those who despise Bacharach’s fluting tunes and David’s simple — if emotive — lyrics, consigning them to often denigrated genres such as easy listening, elevator music, adult contemporary or luxe pop.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Timothée Chalamet’s promotional campaign for his new film Marty Supreme has been a little unconventional thus far.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
12 Jan. 2026
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The unconventional stay was also affordable, Giglia says, estimating her guests paid about $250 each for the weekend — a steal compared to her husband’s bachelor party in Los Cabos, Mexico, that ran about $800 per head.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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At previous club Bayer Leverkusen, Alonso made his name as a coach by quickly implementing a high-tempo, high-pressing, cutting-edge vertical style, which won both trophies and plaudits.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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These substances are crucial in producing everything from electric vehicle batteries to cutting-edge military hardware — vital currency in the global tech battle with China and others.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 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 19 Jan. 2026.
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