state of the art
noun phrase
: the level of development (as of a device, procedure, process, technique, or science) reached at any particular time usually as a result of modern methods
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In the first three months following acquisition, the health care group has already completed or initiated investments of more than $104 million in state of the art technology, equipment, systems and plant upgrades, Deering said.
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Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
Within its 10,000 square foot lower level location are a new, black tiled swimming pool, whirlpool, extensive sauna area, experience showers with changing colors, sounds of nature and massaging rain flow and a 24 hour state of the art gym.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
These improvements will enhance communication, provide state of the art technology and provide upgrades to ballistic glass and physical security.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 10 July 2025
This brings us to today’s state of the art for IBM quantum.
—Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
Within its 10,000 square foot lower level location are a new, black tiled swimming pool, whirlpool, extensive sauna area, experience showers with changing colors, sounds of nature and massaging rain flow and a 24 hour state of the art gym.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
These improvements will enhance communication, provide state of the art technology and provide upgrades to ballistic glass and physical security.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 10 July 2025
This brings us to today’s state of the art for IBM quantum.
—Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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“State of the art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20of%20the%20art. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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