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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 work investigates the structural and morphological stability of a state-of-the-art polymeric acceptor (PMA) PY-IT through a range of light-soaking and thermal relaxation measurements.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Feb. 2026
While the desk was buried under enough layers of books to qualify as an archaeological site, the area around the state-of-the-art sound system on the opposite wall was spotless.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
The grand clubhouse serves as the community’s social heart, offering a state-of-the-art fitness center with a dedicated children’s play zone, game rooms and a bar and grill for both indoor and alfresco dining.
—Pulte Homes, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Groundbreaking is planned for this spring with the state-of-the-art facilities, which will support the production of next-generation neuroscience and obesity medicines, slated to be fully operational in 2029.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
And the second-to-none acoustics, with 10,000 state-of-the-art fiber panels that project sound throughout the theater, will leave you awed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
In his hometown of El Paso, Illinois, which has two nearby wind farms, the tax revenue helped fund construction of a state-of-the-art grade school, a new junior high and a gymnasium and football field for the high school.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Featuring a state-of-the-art kitchen, the home has several primary suites, multiple fireplaces and a private home theater.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
But even this state-of-the-art model couldn’t directly account for the subtle cumulative effects of clouds, which can span just meters and be shaped by even tinier zephyrs of air.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Feb. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Feb. 2026
While the desk was buried under enough layers of books to qualify as an archaeological site, the area around the state-of-the-art sound system on the opposite wall was spotless.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
The grand clubhouse serves as the community’s social heart, offering a state-of-the-art fitness center with a dedicated children’s play zone, game rooms and a bar and grill for both indoor and alfresco dining.
—Pulte Homes, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Groundbreaking is planned for this spring with the state-of-the-art facilities, which will support the production of next-generation neuroscience and obesity medicines, slated to be fully operational in 2029.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
And the second-to-none acoustics, with 10,000 state-of-the-art fiber panels that project sound throughout the theater, will leave you awed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
In his hometown of El Paso, Illinois, which has two nearby wind farms, the tax revenue helped fund construction of a state-of-the-art grade school, a new junior high and a gymnasium and football field for the high school.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Featuring a state-of-the-art kitchen, the home has several primary suites, multiple fireplaces and a private home theater.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
But even this state-of-the-art model couldn’t directly account for the subtle cumulative effects of clouds, which can span just meters and be shaped by even tinier zephyrs of air.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for state-of-the-art
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Anthropic has been most focused on applying its technology to cybersecurity and has been one of the only advanced AI models available for use in classified operations.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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In the bottom half, Aiden Robbins singled and advanced to third on a wild pitch and a balk, but Carson Tinney struck out looking to end the frame.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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The firm relies heavily on additive manufacturing and modern production processes to reduce costs and accelerate output.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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Nothing was said or done in the roughly 35 minutes the candidates devoted to themselves that seemed likely to change the dynamic or trajectory of a race that remains stubbornly ill-defined and, to an unprecedented degree in modern times, wide open.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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House members attending the People’s State of the Union include progressive caucus members such as Casar, Jayapal, Ansari, Balint, Ramirez, and Watson Coleman.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Feb. 2026
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Democratic hopefuls in the race would be wise to restrain their most progressive impulses, said Robert Pruehs, a political science professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
23 Feb. 2026
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During the closed-door White House meeting, the mayor appeared to propose 12,000 new housing units in New York City.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The program currently remains in another legal battle, with people able to renew their status but no new applications accepted.—
Mathew Miranda
February 26,
Sacbee.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Brutti cites Loie Fuller, whose Danse Serpentine became a pioneering cinematic marvel; Martha Graham; and Childs, who collaborated with the group during the pandemic.—
Laura Regensdorf,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2026
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His father came to the United States from Mexico illegally then became a pioneering Mexican restaurateur in Los Angeles.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The character of Julia is a reminder that no contemporary American filmmaker besides Whit Stillman can credibly write for WASPs.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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In Ray’s bare-bones house, spotless and white and lacking any of the familiar comforts that make Colin’s life with his parents so cozy, there is a guy who reads contemporary auto-fiction who needs little reading glasses to do so.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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Crawford modeled a plunging pinstripe vest featuring an unconventional wrap closure, pairing it with matching trousers.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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The two strike up a somewhat unconventional romance after meeting on Christmas in Colin’s local pub wherein their first date involves a back-alley blowjob and little conversation.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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The research will be conducted with a cutting-edge Lidar imaging system that will be carried aboard the Earth Dynamics Geodetic Explorer, a new satellite NASA is developing.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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But getting access to a cutting-edge treatment that could preserve his vision has proven tricky.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
24 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 2026.
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