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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
Pakistan’s government has set up a state-of-the-art media center to facilitate Pakistani and foreign journalists covering the talks between the United States and Iran, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said.
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ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Given that harvesting grapes is time-sensitive, researchers at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) have invented a portable optical sensor that uses state-of-the-art machine learning to give winemakers instant information about the ripeness of their grapes, news agency SWNS reported.
—Maureen MacKey , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
But Ogwumike left two seasons ago as the Sparks were struggling to win and signed with a Seattle Storm team with talent capable of pushing for a championship, a female coach and state-of-the-art facilities.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The parties worked together over the course of nine months to adapt Ford's state-of-the-art sand-casting techniques to Sharrow's propeller designs.
—New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
Independent laboratories using state-of-the-art measurement techniques can aid researchers like us by providing information about the potency of the mushroom products that people are using.
—Hollis Karoly, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
Highlights include a duplex library, a state-of-the-art gym, a basketball court, a yoga studio, a PGA Tour golf simulator, a private club, and a private dining room.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
Dube used state-of-the-art statistical techniques to study things like wage inequality and outsourcing.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
At his two SoFi Stadium gigs in Los Angeles, West quite literally stood on top of the world, thanks to a stunning, state-of-the-art stage designed with visual artist Aus Taylor.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Given that harvesting grapes is time-sensitive, researchers at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) have invented a portable optical sensor that uses state-of-the-art machine learning to give winemakers instant information about the ripeness of their grapes, news agency SWNS reported.
—Maureen MacKey , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
But Ogwumike left two seasons ago as the Sparks were struggling to win and signed with a Seattle Storm team with talent capable of pushing for a championship, a female coach and state-of-the-art facilities.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The parties worked together over the course of nine months to adapt Ford's state-of-the-art sand-casting techniques to Sharrow's propeller designs.
—New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
Independent laboratories using state-of-the-art measurement techniques can aid researchers like us by providing information about the potency of the mushroom products that people are using.
—Hollis Karoly, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
Highlights include a duplex library, a state-of-the-art gym, a basketball court, a yoga studio, a PGA Tour golf simulator, a private club, and a private dining room.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
Dube used state-of-the-art statistical techniques to study things like wage inequality and outsourcing.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
At his two SoFi Stadium gigs in Los Angeles, West quite literally stood on top of the world, thanks to a stunning, state-of-the-art stage designed with visual artist Aus Taylor.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for state-of-the-art
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With the game scoreless in the fourth, Elly De La Cruz doubled on a line drive to the warning track and advanced to third when Sal Stewart reached on a throwing error by third baseman Ryan Kreidler.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Rumblex Max is the most advanced vibration plate in Lifepro's Rumblex series, delivering powerful 4D training that activates your entire body.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Purists may object, but Rolex’s modern movements are quite lovely to behold.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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On April 21, 1526, a Central Asian prince named Babur defeated the Delhi sultanate ruler Ibrahim Lodi in India and laid the foundations of what would become one of the most important empires of early modern history—the Mughal Empire (1526–1857).—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
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In 1960, Chevy Chase graduated as valedictorian from Massachusetts' progressive Stockbridge School.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Democrats last year found allies among GOP House members from red districts in progressive states.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Though the arrest took place in 2023, the case faced new scrutiny in March after a video of the altercation — showing her yelling, putting Mortensen in a headlock and throwing chairs at him while a child could be heard crying — was published by TMZ.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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The state Senate gave final approval Thursday to a new state budget.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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His legacy as a pioneering gay activist?—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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And as part of the deal, the duo will direct Sony’s Columbia Pictures adaptation of Metal Gear Solid, the pioneering video game created by Hideo Kojima.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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LaFave told me that some of the guys like to have herbal tea in the evenings and discuss issues such as the problems with contemporary masculinity.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Fiapoto is one of the Bay Area’s most prominent contemporary rapper, whose moniker is a reference to his gang, according to police.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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That’s the impact Figueroa and Messmann hope to have with the boxing club and other unconventional programs at ATLAS.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Cubs will need more performances like Thielbar’s over the next week or so from potentially unconventional options in key moments because of injuries that have challenged the bullpen’s depth.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Both of those were cutting-edge technology at the time but have been rendered obsolete by the power of consumer smartphones.—
Corina Vanek,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Supporters argue that this infrastructure is vital to expanding access to cutting-edge care and ensuring no patient is left behind by an outdated system.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“State-of-the-art.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state-of-the-art. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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