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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 pavilion will house a new, state-of-the-art cancer care facility to accommodate the rising number of cancer cases each year.
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Lauren Giella
claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
As part of their latest partnership, Siemens Gamesa will reportedly deliver a total of 35 state-of-the-art 14-megawatt (MW) turbines to upgrade Taiwan’s Formosa offshore wind farm.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
There are 20 treatment rooms and offerings include everything from a hammam to a Himalayan salt room to a state-of-the-art longevity center.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Future onsite amenities include a 12,000-square-foot state-of-the-art community clubhouse for residents.
—Andrea Meck, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Watch this historic matchup on panoramic, state-of-the-art digital screens with premium seating, specialty cocktails, craft beer, and upscale bites like crispy chicken wings, flatbreads, and signature burgers.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
During construction, the concert venue The Dome was renovated and now has a state-of-the-art performance space that can host up to 5,000 people.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
Sixty years after Estancia High School first opened its doors — and nearly two decades after a promise was made to build a state-of-the-art theater — students, educators, alumni and community members gathered Tuesday morning to cut the ribbon on the Costa Mesa campus’ new performing arts center.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
One such organization is the Community Recording Studio in Nottingham, which teaches audio and video skills to young creatives and provides them with industry contacts and state-of-the-art spaces to make their artistic dreams come true.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Lauren Giella
claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
As part of their latest partnership, Siemens Gamesa will reportedly deliver a total of 35 state-of-the-art 14-megawatt (MW) turbines to upgrade Taiwan’s Formosa offshore wind farm.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
There are 20 treatment rooms and offerings include everything from a hammam to a Himalayan salt room to a state-of-the-art longevity center.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Future onsite amenities include a 12,000-square-foot state-of-the-art community clubhouse for residents.
—Andrea Meck, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Watch this historic matchup on panoramic, state-of-the-art digital screens with premium seating, specialty cocktails, craft beer, and upscale bites like crispy chicken wings, flatbreads, and signature burgers.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
During construction, the concert venue The Dome was renovated and now has a state-of-the-art performance space that can host up to 5,000 people.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
Sixty years after Estancia High School first opened its doors — and nearly two decades after a promise was made to build a state-of-the-art theater — students, educators, alumni and community members gathered Tuesday morning to cut the ribbon on the Costa Mesa campus’ new performing arts center.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
One such organization is the Community Recording Studio in Nottingham, which teaches audio and video skills to young creatives and provides them with industry contacts and state-of-the-art spaces to make their artistic dreams come true.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for state-of-the-art
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In developing hypertension notifications, Apple used advanced machine learning and training data from across multiple studies.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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In August, the president announced a deal between the federal government and Nvidia, allowing the American chip producer to sell advanced semiconductors to Chinese buyers in exchange for a 15% cut of the profits.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Information operations and psychological warfare are a key component of modern war — and arguably nowhere is this truer than in the Israel-Islamist conflict.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Watch a modern student tackle an assignment.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Mynatts are among the rising ranks of parents and caregivers frustrated by one-size-fits-all schooling who are seeking something more aligned with their values and viewpoints—whether progressive or conservative.—
Kerry McDonald,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In the 1990s, Bill was decades of biblical study away from that progressive stance.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This reduces waste, extends product lifespan, and minimizes the use of new materials.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Ahead of the premiere of her new Netflix series, Too Much, written for her by Lena Dunham, the 33-year-old reflects on what got her to this moment.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Hill, an investigative journalist and news anchor at Jonesboro TV station KAIT, was a pioneering documentary filmmaker dedicated to sharing Arkansas’ history with a wider public.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Robert and Anne Drew Award for Documentary Excellence is named for the pioneering husband and wife filmmaking team and includes a $5,000 cash prize contributed by Drew Associates.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Maybe anyone busting on a contemporary Knute Rockne on live television would always hit.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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While its heritage remains intact, contemporary dining, wellness, and a growing emphasis on sustainability signal how even a grand dame can move with the times.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There is immense comfort in shared failure; there is immense career risk in an unconventional success that cannot be easily explained to a board.—
Benjamin D. Summers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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And at last week’s Davis Cup qualifiers, an even weirder extension of the unconventional serve made a high-profile appearance.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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At this time, only cutting-edge innovators are leading the way.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Why the E190s are being retired At the time of their introduction, the E190s were cutting-edge.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“State-of-the-art.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state-of-the-art. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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