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

After earlier rallying from a four-run deficit, the Twins were on the cusp of victory three times only to fall short in an 11-6 loss in 12 innings to the Detroit Tigers at Target Field. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Now, Allen and Pride are on the cusp of seeing how this long-gestating idea will fare in the streaming world. — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

After scoring a 5-over-75 Saturday on the 6,602-yard East Course, Fairbanks, 56, was tied for 45th and seemed on the cusp of locking up a spot in match play with a solid round. — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2026

While Wyatt is on the cusp of his Northside Prep experience, Hannah Shearn’s daughter Miriam’s time at the school is slowly starting to wrap. — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026