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.Geoffrey Colvin
bleeding-edge adjective
bleeding-edge ideas/technology

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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 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 Baltimore, which has lived on the bleeding edge of American urban decline for decades, may soon be on the cutting edge of urban renewal. Daniel Brennan, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bleeding edge

Word History

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bleeding edge was in 1983

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“Bleeding edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bleeding%20edge. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.

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