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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 celebration on Wednesday took place at the Holocaust Memorial Education Center – a brand new, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to preserving Holocaust history and educating future generations.
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Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 1 May 2026
All the buzz around Bash led to Kelly beginning a new concept in 1998, Shadow Lounge, which featured runways for fashion shows, a state-of-the-art sound system and a high-end clientele from all over.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Interior photos show high ceilings and contemporary furnishings, while the kitchen features a large marble island and state-of-the-art appliances.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The results are grouped by geographic region, casting a cohesive portrait of what state-of-the-art hospitality looks like around the world today.
—Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Crown Point Junior Music Academy officially celebrated its recent remodel on April 16 by dedicating its new state-of-the-art auditorium as a performance space in memory of music teacher Steve Luchs.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The new cross-institutional initiative represents a major investment in science and technology, and includes adding new faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and innovative programs.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Apr. 2026
The 3-billion-euro agreement included the purchase of 24 Rafale fighter jets and four state-of-the-art frigates including the Kimon, which Macron and Mitsotakis visited Saturday.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Astrobotic plans to incorporate this state-of-the-art propulsion technology into future vehicles, including Griffin-class lunar landers, Xodiac- and Xogdor-class reusable rockets, and an orbital transfer vehicle currently in development.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 1 May 2026
All the buzz around Bash led to Kelly beginning a new concept in 1998, Shadow Lounge, which featured runways for fashion shows, a state-of-the-art sound system and a high-end clientele from all over.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Interior photos show high ceilings and contemporary furnishings, while the kitchen features a large marble island and state-of-the-art appliances.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The results are grouped by geographic region, casting a cohesive portrait of what state-of-the-art hospitality looks like around the world today.
—Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Crown Point Junior Music Academy officially celebrated its recent remodel on April 16 by dedicating its new state-of-the-art auditorium as a performance space in memory of music teacher Steve Luchs.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The new cross-institutional initiative represents a major investment in science and technology, and includes adding new faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and innovative programs.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Apr. 2026
The 3-billion-euro agreement included the purchase of 24 Rafale fighter jets and four state-of-the-art frigates including the Kimon, which Macron and Mitsotakis visited Saturday.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Astrobotic plans to incorporate this state-of-the-art propulsion technology into future vehicles, including Griffin-class lunar landers, Xodiac- and Xogdor-class reusable rockets, and an orbital transfer vehicle currently in development.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for state-of-the-art
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With three Game 6s taking place on Thursday, two teams advanced to the second round.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Satellite images showed that Tehran’s main targets included advanced radar systems, communications systems and aircraft.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Yet another secondary effect of the Iran war is the expansion of modern drone warfare to the Persian Gulf region.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Clinics use modern equipment and high-quality materials and keep prices affordable.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Knock on doors, raise money for progressive candidates, and mobilize your friends, neighbors, colleagues and acquaintances.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Despite taking a progressive stand on labor, the Church nonetheless defended industrialization and private-property rights, forging a middle way that rejected both unfettered capitalism and socialism.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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In any case, this new film can be watched without having seen any of the previous chapters, though that’s mostly because the plot is cookie-cutter generic.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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For a pioneering English thespian, whose career has been largely defined by a character consumed with obsession, this particular project carries an unintended symbolism.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Germans also brought the art of classification to new heights of sophistication, culminating at the turn of the twentieth century with the pioneering work of Emil Kraepelin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Yet cross-cultural influence continues to be a key subject of art history, and quotation is still a commonplace practice in contemporary art.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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British literature of the Romantic, or modern, or contemporary periods; and then film or, finally, linguistics.—
Michael Gorra,
The New York Review of Books,
1 May 2026
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Accessories are getting more unconventional, too.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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In sharp contrast to the region’s traditional stone dwellings, the experimental concrete home—designed in his mid-20s with collaborators Roland Baltera and François Seigneur—stands out for its angular, unconventional form.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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So too is cutting-edge architecture.—
Nick Mafi,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
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Not everyone is satisfied with the race to develop faster, cutting-edge running footwear.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 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 5 May. 2026.
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