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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
Performance gains in cars, drones, and robots In laboratory tests, the system processed motion data four times faster than current state-of-the-art algorithms.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
The new shelter would fund a new state-of-the-art shelter to provide quality care to the city’s animal population.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
The oceanfront house spans 4,061 square feet and has four bedrooms, seven bathrooms and a lower-level, state-of-the-art theater accessible by a lift.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
The cast is immensely talented and complemented by stunning set design and state-of-the-art puppets.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Located in Rumford, the rink has over 30,000 square feet of smooth-rolling floor, complete with state-of-the-art lighting and music.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
And late last month, the Meta founder and CEO pledged $50 million to Sacramento State University to fuel state-of-the-art STEM labs and an AI center.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
One of the greatest bands on Earth — the Eagles — are in residence at the state-of-the-art Las Vegas Sphere, led by the band's co-founder Don Henley, along with longtime guitarist Joe Walsh and country star Vince Gill.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Powered by Memehouse’s state-of-the-art production team, the event was broadcast simultaneously across more than 20 talent channels with professional sports-level quality.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
The new shelter would fund a new state-of-the-art shelter to provide quality care to the city’s animal population.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
The oceanfront house spans 4,061 square feet and has four bedrooms, seven bathrooms and a lower-level, state-of-the-art theater accessible by a lift.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
The cast is immensely talented and complemented by stunning set design and state-of-the-art puppets.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Located in Rumford, the rink has over 30,000 square feet of smooth-rolling floor, complete with state-of-the-art lighting and music.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
And late last month, the Meta founder and CEO pledged $50 million to Sacramento State University to fuel state-of-the-art STEM labs and an AI center.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
One of the greatest bands on Earth — the Eagles — are in residence at the state-of-the-art Las Vegas Sphere, led by the band's co-founder Don Henley, along with longtime guitarist Joe Walsh and country star Vince Gill.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Powered by Memehouse’s state-of-the-art production team, the event was broadcast simultaneously across more than 20 talent channels with professional sports-level quality.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for state-of-the-art
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Rosenblatt noted the improved ability to monetize streaming with its partnership with Amazon, a new ad tool for small and mid-sized businesses and tweaks made to the front page for advanced ads.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Everesse Built around advanced monopolar radiofrequency (RF), Everesse by Volnewmer is designed to lift and firm skin on the face and body in two sessions, spaced three months apart.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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The riots are considered the spark that ignited the modern LGBTQ+-rights movement.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Where Iran’s protests stand One month after Iran was rocked by the beginning of the deadliest crackdown in its modern history, the full toll of the regime’s response to nationwide protests is still coming into focus.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Her authority has been challenged in several high-profile cases, diminishing hopes in both progressive and populist MAGA circles for tough antitrust enforcement.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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According to much of progressive ideology, we are supposed to think about identity all of the time.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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This work offers a new platform for designing efficient photo-electrocatalysts and advancing next-generation solar–electrochemical energy conversion systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase faced additional allegations of rigging pitches to benefit bettors in a new document filed on Thursday.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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For Holly, his pioneering work came by way of efforts to effectively modernize the genre of rock & roll, directly cited by the likes of The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones and countless others as a core creative influence.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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Beckett was particularly drawn to Proust’s pioneering depiction of involuntary memory—the sudden, revelatory insight into the past that springs from a cup of tea in his Search.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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The contemporary adaptation stars Ashton James (Boxcutter) in the title role of Dean Youngblood, a hockey prodigy who travels from Detroit to Canada to join the Hamilton Mustangs in pursuit of his professional hockey dreams.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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True to her signature flair for whimsy, Samuel brought in lots of playful elements featuring warm colors, bright patterns, and contemporary silhouettes.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Smith for some time has dangled the prospect of running as an unconventional candidate against a field of career politicians, but there’s a big gap between not ruling out a run and actually doing it.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Creative director Heginz Janvier transformed classic silhouettes such as trenchcoats and cargo pants into new offerings by creating them from technical fabrics and adding pockets in unconventional locations, such as above the ankles or on the waist.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Instead, price-insensitive patients gravitate toward facilities with the most prestigious reputations, cutting-edge equipment, and lavish amenities.—
Chris Pope,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Known for its vibrant culture, historic sites, and cutting-edge beauty scene, the South Korean capital is now also recognized for traveler safety.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 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 16 Feb. 2026.
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