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: the forward part of something that moves or seems to move
2
: the foremost edge of an airfoil
3
Examples of leading edge in a Sentence
the leading edge of an airplane's wing
the leading edge of a thunderstorm
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Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Those on the leading edge of AI adoption—whether in the boardroom or among Gen Z—need support, not secrecy.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Beyond being responsible for extracting DNA data from tens of thousands of samples, Sheila also had to make sure the lab stayed on the leading edge of technology.
—Nelson P. Repenning, Big Think, 26 Aug. 2025
Building leading edge Semiconductors and Chips, which is what INTEL does, is fundamental to the future of our Nation.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for leading edge
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“Leading edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leading%20edge. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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