cutting edge

noun

1
: a sharp effect or quality
2
: the foremost part or place : vanguard
cutting-edge adjective

Examples of cutting edge in a Sentence

a company that has always been on the cutting edge of the new electronic media He's a director who tries to keep his films right on the cutting edge.
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The industry relies on connected tech ranging from cutting edge to 20 years old. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025 Across the country, government officials gravitate toward solutions that sound cutting edge rather than those that work reliably. Mark Dalton, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025 Renovated and reopened in 2024 under the name Conrad Singapore Orchard, Portman’s design now defines the cutting edge of heritage. Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2025 Technology is high-end and even cutting edge, comforts are plentiful, and road noise is almost non-existent. New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cutting edge

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of cutting edge was in 1804

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“Cutting edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutting%20edge. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

cutting edge

noun
1
: the sharp edge of a cutting tool
2
: the newest and most advanced area of an activity
cutting-edge adjective
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