on the cusp
idiom
: 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.
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FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Being on the cusp of a new era of innovation can simplify some of those choices.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
The Jays have a few outfield prospects on the cusp of the big leagues, but none that profile as cornerstone players like Tucker.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Ahead of the film’s release on February 13, on the cusp of Valentine’s Day, Durran gives Vogue an exclusive closer look at her incredible work and some of the images on her mood board, and talks us through the most important looks.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2026
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“On the cusp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20cusp. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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