as in advanced
being or employing the latest concepts, styles, or techniques
his insistent tracking shots and rapid-fire pacing earned him a reputation as a cutting-edge filmmaker
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as in vanguard
the innovators of new concepts, styles, and techniques especially in the arts
an urban enclave that has an established reputation for being hospitable to artists who are part of the cutting edge
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as in forefront
the leading or most important part of a movement
a company that has always been on the cutting edge of the new electronic media
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Recent Examples of cutting-edge
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 8 May 2025
In addition to being on the cutting edge of tech (an impressive feat for the slow-adapting commercial aviation industry), this award-winning airline is also known for staying true to its Nordic identity.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Attendees can also explore vendors from across the globe who are on the cutting edge of fragrance-making.
—Alia Yee Noll, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
Sharpen mower blades when the cutting edges begin to dull.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Disneyland Abu Dhabi promises to be very un-Disney — contemporary, modern and cutting edge
The water show on DCA’s Paradise Bay employs high-definition digital projections on mist screens combined with 2,000 fountains, lights, lasers, fog and pyrotechnics.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 8 May 2025
In addition to being on the cutting edge of tech (an impressive feat for the slow-adapting commercial aviation industry), this award-winning airline is also known for staying true to its Nordic identity.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Attendees can also explore vendors from across the globe who are on the cutting edge of fragrance-making.
—Alia Yee Noll, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
Sharpen mower blades when the cutting edges begin to dull.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting-edge
Adjective
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Even during the May OTA malaise, few drills draw the eye more than the athleticism and advanced drill work of the Bengals’ skill players.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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However, because no candidate received over 50% of the vote in that round, both advanced to Sunday’s runoff election.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
2 June 2025
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How Johnson, who has tried to position himself as part of the progressive vanguard against Trump in urban America, responds to these threats will define much of his next two years in office.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Despite the oracular hubris of the genetic-screening vanguard, the story a parent wants has only one primary source, one reliable narrator.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Path Forward The aviation industry has always been at the forefront of technological innovation.—
Stoyan Mitov,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The demarcation between the professional and the personal has always been at forefront of our thinking when writing the show.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Five years after Floyd’s killing, police backers say public opinion has largely swung back in favor of aggressive law enforcement, pointing to voter decisions last year to pass tough-on-crime legislation and oust progressive prosecutors.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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The black lung clinic at Stone Mountain Health Services in southwestern Virginia has diagnosed 75 new cases of progressive massive fibrosis in the past year, according to its medical director, Drew Harris.—
Taylor Sisk,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
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And that song is just this crazy underground hit with all those guys.—
Emily Palmer Heller,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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The film’s synopsis reads: Set in London’s iconic shadowy underground, the malevolent figure of Creep unleashes fresh terror on unsuspecting tube passengers and Londoners.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 May 2025
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From the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk to the introduction of jet travel and commercial spaceflight, the U.S. has been on the leading edge of innovation.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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When Mohammed Shami spilled a caught and bowled attempt off his leading edge with the first legitimate ball of the match, Indian fears of a century of carnage multiplied.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Consistent with his other boutiques, the space’s interior incorporates marble and terrazzo, paired with furnishings by celebrated artists like French Art Deco pioneer Jacques Adnet, American designer Edward Wormley and American woodworker and architect George Nakashima.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
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The film explores transgender identity and legacy, chronicling the divergent paths of iconic pioneers April Ashley, Amanda Lear and others.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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This unconventional talent pool helped Tesla streamline operations and scale faster than legacy automakers expected.—
David Villa,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Massey’s plea, while unconventional, underscores ongoing tensions between the criminal justice system and those who feel failed by it.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 June 2025
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