bleeding edge
noun
: the newest and most advanced part or position especially in technology : the extreme cutting edge
So the first thing you learn about the Internet from studying America's Most Admired Companies is that you don't have to be on the bleeding edge of the Web to be admired.—
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There are many fads that come and go, but staying on the bleeding edge of the newest trends, tools and tech matters most.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
With tiered masonry facades, arcades, balconies, and shaded walkways, the towers recall the stately glamour of Honolulu’s grand estate homes but showcase materials and finishes at the bleeding edge of design.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
Such batteries are on the bleeding edge of technology, and currently funding for their research is primarily provided by big risk takers, such as the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-E).
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 July 2012
Only time will tell if Apple's wariness to embrace the bleeding edge of AI will be a curse (eventually labeled as a blunder) or a blessing (lauded as a wise strategy).
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
With tiered masonry facades, arcades, balconies, and shaded walkways, the towers recall the stately glamour of Honolulu’s grand estate homes but showcase materials and finishes at the bleeding edge of design.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
Such batteries are on the bleeding edge of technology, and currently funding for their research is primarily provided by big risk takers, such as the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-E).
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 July 2012
Only time will tell if Apple's wariness to embrace the bleeding edge of AI will be a curse (eventually labeled as a blunder) or a blessing (lauded as a wise strategy).
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for bleeding edge
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“Bleeding edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bleeding%20edge. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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