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

The Saints offense is seemingly only getting healthier and now with three legitimate receivers and their running back on the cusp of a return, Shough could be primed for a nice Week 10 and a big second half. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

Cancer screening is on the cusp of becoming a routine blood draw. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2026

The Reception, revolving around a chaotic wedding party and featuring Jeff Daniels, Guy Pearce, Sabrina Impacciatore in the cast, is on the cusp of shooting in Scotland when this interview takes place, with cameras now rolling since late October. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

Timber Creek is 34th in the 6A rankings and on the cusp of qualifying for the 32-team tournament. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026