state-of-the-art

adjective

Definition of state-of-the-artnext
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

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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

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Recent Examples of state-of-the-art Viridi installs state-of-the-art tech Viridi’s RPS 150 was installed at GRID-C’s Power Distribution Field Test Site. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026 The football team already moved in a couple weeks ago, but the new state-of-the-art facility will get its close-up later this week. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 The idea is to restore it to its full former glory, although with every state-of-the-art update possible … projection, sound. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 The figure stands to grow in the coming years as the company wraps up the build-out of its south Boise campus, a $50 billion project crowned by two state-of-the-art chip manufacturing plants. — Mark Dee august 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 Aug. 2026 Unable to afford a state-of-the-art Roland TR-808, Rahzel (as Brown called himself on stage) figured out how to imitate all the rhythmic effects with his own mouth. — Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 In partnership with the venues, our teams are hard at work to ensure that each screening space will be state-of-the-art, allowing our artists to best present their new works to the world and giving our audiences world-class cinematic experiences. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 29 July 2026 The Texas State Aquarium is known for its conservation and education efforts and is also home to the state-of-the-art Port of Corpus Christi Center for Wildlife Rescue. — Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 28 July 2026 Anchored by a state-of-the-art gym, pickleball courts, a spa, an activities program, and robust dining options, the hotel has everything a couple, family, or solo traveler may need for a long weekend escape. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for state-of-the-art
  1. advanced
  2. modern
  3. progressive
  4. new
  5. pioneering
  6. contemporary
  7. unconventional
  8. cutting-edge
Adjective
  • Kyle Karros singled with one out in the fourth, advanced on a groundout and scored on a throwing error by second baseman Troy Johnston.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • First, every major investment in housing, transit, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and public infrastructure must also be a workforce strategy.
    — Emma Pfohman, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of advanced
Adjective
  • Monastiq is an all-day restaurant with a modern take on traditional Czech cuisine, complete with special menus for kids as well as a seasonal selection of dishes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Though guests will love the home’s open-concept layout, gourmet kitchen, and modern touches, the great outdoors are the main draw.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of modern
Adjective
  • The argument’s been just as lopsided in Michigan, where progressive candidates were first out with plans to limit data centers.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 31 July 2026
  • Ideally, this new midfielder would be a progressive passer — something Everton also see in Hackney — who helps in possession, but can also distribute in a more direct manner at times.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of progressive
Adjective
  • That same year, Wolfram set out on an ambitious new direction in science aimed at understanding the origins of complexity in nature.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 4 Aug. 2026
  • If your crepe myrtles aren’t receiving enough light, transplant them to a new growing location when the plants are dormant in winter.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of new
Adjective
  • Raimi, the pioneering horror maestro behind Evil Dead as well as the original Spider-Man trilogy, is repped by CAA.
    — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
  • In 2020, after selling his previous company, Fifth Street, under a cloud of investor litigation and an SEC settlement, the veteran financier recast himself as a pioneering lender to underbanked cannabis firms.
    — John Hyatt, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of pioneering
Adjective
  • The design wows with airy lounges, plush seating nooks, chrome finishes, curved contemporary furnishings and floor-to-ceiling glass with jaw-dropping vistas at every turn.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Stephanie Gavan is a freelance writer and editor from Liverpool with a background in contemporary art and a deep affection for Italy, having spent years living among the canals of Venice.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of contemporary
Adjective
  • The result is one of the most unconventional short courses in the game.
    — Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Once considered unprofessional or unconventional in some settings, tattoos have become far more accepted across generations.
    — Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of unconventional
Adjective
  • This contemporary collaboration offers musical artistry and a cutting-edge multi-tiered sensory performance filled with all the poetic contradictions of the lake itself.
    — Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than relying on cutting-edge manufacturing nodes, TSUs are made to run on mature semiconductor processes.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of cutting-edge

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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 4 Aug. 2026.

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