high-tech

adjective

variants also hi-tech
Definition of high-technext
as in modern
relating to or using new electronic devices and technology high-tech devices The methods they use are very high-tech.

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Recent Examples of high-tech Westchester's Holt Broadside is now preserved in a high-tech case. — Tony Aiello, CBS News, 27 June 2026 It wasn’t made in high-tech European labs by top engineers with years of testing. — Utkarsh Sood june 28, New Atlas, 28 June 2026 Yes, real toys are better than high-tech devices, but both are poor substitutes for growing up. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2026 To many critics, that sounds like a high-tech form of lowbrow gambling, a new way to bring the vices of Vegas right to your phone. — Max Raskin, Washington Post, 28 June 2026 This boxy humming machine was basically the teacher's equivalent of a supercomputer and about as high-tech as things got in those days. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 30 June 2026 The plant will expand capabilities for high-tech electronics manufacturing. — Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026 This centralized effort, offering academic leave and financial incentives, portrays drone operation as a safe, high-tech profession. — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 The company—which produces a wide range of apparel and footwear for brands such as The North Face, Lululemon and Patagonia—will eventually transition that plant’s production from cotton products to high-tech functional sportswear and outerwear. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-tech
  1. modern
  2. futuristic
  3. contemporary
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  • In a statement, an AT&T spokesperson said modern alternatives to copper hold up better during disasters and said landline service wouldn’t be discontinued until at least June 1, 2027.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
  • The asymmetrical silhouette is also fresh and modern, and Quince's supple Italian nappa leather looks far more expensive than its price.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of modern
Adjective
  • For the first time, a full immersive L-ISA surround system wraps the 17,500-seat amphitheater in spatial audio, turning century-old architecture into a futuristic, customizable listening environment.
    — Dave Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • When all technology stops working on the futuristic planet of Prysmos, magic becomes the dominant force.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of futuristic
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  • Dubbed Camp Meeker Cabin, the project strips mountain living back to its quieter essentials, while still embracing contemporary environmental design.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • The architecture is intentionally clean and contemporary, understated but elegant.
    — David Caraccio Updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of contemporary

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“High-tech.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-tech. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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