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 For apparel brands, retailers, and logistics partners, these findings mean that succeeding this holiday season hinges on bridging the gap between high-tech customer expectations and reliable operational execution. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026 The world’s next high-tech gold rush might start with a tiny organism clinging to a backyard rock. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026 While 61% of San Francisco’s tech talent works directly in high-tech companies, New York’s tech workforce is spread more broadly across industries, including financial services. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 The strategy is more akin to looking for unlocked doors versus high-tech hacking. — Ramy Inocencio, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 In the months before his dismissal, Fedorov pursued numerous high-tech plans to force the Russians to negotiate before the onset of winter. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026 The spillovers are concentrated in subsidies for laboratories, corporate headquarters, and high-tech manufacturing plants, not unlike Micron. — Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Inside, the cabin layout balances high-tech minimalism with premium comfort. — New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026 So who gets custody in the West case will be crucial to what, where, and whether expensive, high-tech medical care is done. — Arthur L. Caplan, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-tech
  1. modern
  2. futuristic
  3. contemporary
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  • Users reported problems with Outlook, while OpenAI said users may experience problems starting or continuing tasks in ChatGPT Work, temporarily disabling two of the modern office's favorite methods of assigning more work.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Drew This gender-neutral name is inspired by former Saints quarterback Drew Brees, considered one of the best signal-callers of the modern era.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of modern
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  • When Sega Toys first launched iDog, an adorable retro-futuristic robot canine that could play all of your favorite tunes, in 2005, the introduction of such technology to children’s toys felt exciting.
    — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Roan’s look was a deep purple hue, but still maintained that futuristic flair.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of futuristic
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  • Beyond its restoration, the historic Palazzo Giovanelli has been reimagined as a boutique, 33-room, five-star hotel that blends a rich Venetian heritage with contemporary luxury.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Her replacement, Christophe Leribault, critics say, is a somewhat safer pick who will likely shift the museum away from the robust contemporary art program under Des Cars, and toward a more French and Western-centric vision.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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