on the cusp

phrase

: at the point when something is about to change to something else

She is on the cusp of being a star.

on the cusp between childhood and adolescence

I was born on the cusp between Leo and Virgo.

Examples of on the cusp in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Messi goes to New Jersey, where the final will be played, on the cusp of overwhelming glory. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 16 July 2026

While the glasses are still pending approval in the United States, the product is in manufacturing and on the cusp of going to the market. — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 13 July 2026

The series also highlights the importance of fostering autonomy and determination in young people on the cusp of major life changes. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 July 2026

The 2024 first-round pick, Hagen Smith, appeared to be on the cusp of making his big-league debut when he was shut down in mid-June with a shoulder injury. — Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026