STATE-OF-THE-ART Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

state-of-the-art

adjective

Definition of state-of-the-art

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 Several outside experts agreed with him, calling the methods state-of-the-art. — Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026 On Friday, the school announced that is has created a state-of-the-art facility on campus that brings artificial intelligence to the forefront of decision making and daily activities that consume the life of an athletic staff. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 These new, rectangular pavilions will offer state-of-the-art galleries for the museum’s permanent collection, with windows and skylights to enhance natural lighting. — News Desk, Artforum, 22 Oct. 2026 Owned and operated by the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, Yaamava’ opened a 3,000-seat state-of-the-art theater in 2022. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 And while Iran is believed to supply cutting-edge components like guidance systems, the Houthis can manufacture much of their weaponry domestically, and at a much lower cost than the state-of-the-art interceptors used by the Saudis. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Deploying six-axis robotics Technicians deployed a state-of-the-art robotic tooling system to seal the reactor components. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026 This vehicle's mechanical and electrical architecture involves state-of-the-art science. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026 The theater offers luxurious seating, state-of-the-art sound and projection, in-theater dining and signature cocktails. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

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Adjective

By increasing its manufacturing capacity, the company aims to strengthen its ability to deliver advanced systems to customers.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
Back the companies willing to take risks The United States needs an advanced manufacturing ecosystem that includes more than behemoths with access to capital markets and giant lines of credit.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of advanced

Adjective

Think medieval meets modern--less clunky Louis XVIth and more comfy armchair, with Kingsdown mattresses that are simply divine.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
From there, Inoue wanted to create a brand that felt modern, sophisticated, but also holistic in also embracing one’s overall wellbeing, which led her to fermentation.

— Kati Chitrakorn, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of modern

Adjective

Both already serve as the ranking members of their respective committees, and Warren, in particular, has found success pursuing progressive policy priorities despite Republicans running Washington.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2026
And in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed has narrowly won the Democratic Senate nomination, a victory for the party's progressive wing.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of progressive

Adjective

While Usher was off basking in the afterglow of Confessions, maturing into a divorcé in the mid-2000s, the R&B world was already priming itself for a new-school successor.

— Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 25 Oct. 2026
Many voters thank him for pulling Serbia from economic obscurity and orchestrating a period of sustained modernisation including new highways, railways, schools and hospitals.

— Reuters, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of new

Adjective

Valerie Vargas founded the pioneering group in 2002, back when San Antonio’s all-female mariachi scene was still small.

— Zoey Goto, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
An adaptation of the Marvel comic books, X-Men was a pioneering film and helped launch a new age of superhero cinema.

— Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of pioneering

Adjective

The legendary British art collector has spent half a century acquiring paintings, sculpture, and furniture, along with nurturing contemporary creatives as a formidable patron.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026
For something less overtly touristy, check out the contemporary Polynesian music at Iti Lafken.

— Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of contemporary

Adjective

Following the unconventional orders from his doctor, Kathryn agrees to help trigger Rob’s memory by retracing their romance and reintroducing him to the holidays.

— Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
Innovation means finding new, sometimes unconventional solutions to address real needs.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of unconventional

Adjective

Each ship comes with 16 missile launch cells, a Lockheed Martin SPY-7 radar, an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter, and other cutting-edge missile defense capabilities.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
One problem is that cutting-edge engines that burn hotter and use less fuel are coming up for maintenance far earlier than airlines expected.

— Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of cutting-edge

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