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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 Synonyms for state-of-the-art
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Salah did drop back to support his team-mates defensively on occasion, but Slot’s comments showed his preference to keep the Egypt international in an advanced position to try to expose the gaps left behind by the advancing Kerkez.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025 -
Did Jensen want to talk about the absurd, last-minute Biden administration dictum that determined only 18 U.S. allies were friendly enough to get as many of Nvidia’s advanced AI chips as possible?—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
2 Feb. 2025
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Instead, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, one of Turkey’s founding fathers, reorganized the remnants of the Ottoman army, launched the Turkish War of Independence, and reclaimed the territory that would become modern Turkey.—
Sefa Secen & Serhun Al / Made by History,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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One of the worst debris flows in modern California history occurred when a river of mud and rock flowed through Montecito in January 2018, killing 23 people and destroying at least 130 homes.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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Neither wanted to talk to IndieWire about the rapidly rising controversy (Leone didn’t respond to our request either), but their progressive views have been readily visible online for months.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
8 Feb. 2025
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The energetic resistance movement that emerged to oppose Mr. Trump’s 2016 election — and that delivered Democrats the House in a 2018 landslide — made progressive aspirations for racial and gender equity seem more within reach.—
Shane Goldmacher,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Melissa Hobley, Tinder’s chief marketing officer, is always learning and experimenting — matchmaking new brands with the app through unexpected collaborations that bring something fresh into the world.—
Alexandra Pastore,
WWD,
5 Feb. 2025
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Hot Springs received $2.3 million to plan four new multi-use trails.—
Amir Mahmoud,
arkansasonline.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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The Dating Game | Dir. Violet Du Feng; 2025; USA, U.K., Norway; 90 min Three men look for love in contemporary China, where, in the aftermath of the One Child Policy, men far outnumber women.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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Some call it a higher premium, higher contemporary brand.—
David Moin,
WWD,
5 Feb. 2025
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On Tuesday, Netanyahu praised Mr. Trump for having unconventional ideas.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2025
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The parents who really understood this embraced sometimes unconventional strategies that prioritized curiosity, a love for learning, and emotional intelligence over societal expectations.—
Reem Raouda, Contributor,
CNBC,
2 Feb. 2025
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The federal warning center had attempted six times to cancel the original incorrect broadcast message.—
Steve Koester,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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When the original poster (OP) expressed surprise, Anna apologized, explaining the wedding would be small and choosing guests had been difficult.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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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 13 Feb. 2025.
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