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 Dodgers’ rotation is progressing toward health, with Blake Snell (arthroscopic elbow surgery) set to make one more minor-league rehab start before being activated and Tyler Glasnow (back spasms) on the cusp of starting a rehab assignment. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

The Cleveland Guardians are on the cusp of an historic 10,000th regular-season victory, a milestone only two other American League teams have reached, while simultaneously locked in a tight 10-team playoff battle for 2026. — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Now, an appeals court is on the cusp of deciding whether to uphold that ruling. — Simon Ducroquet, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Pittsburgh’s North Side riverfront is on the cusp of a major transformation as the Esplanade project moves ahead, promising new housing, entertainment and green space along the Ohio River. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 29 July 2026