as in advanced
being or employing the latest concepts, styles, or techniques
his insistent tracking shots and rapid-fire pacing earned him a reputation as a cutting-edge filmmaker
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as in vanguard
the innovators of new concepts, styles, and techniques especially in the arts
an urban enclave that has an established reputation for being hospitable to artists who are part of the cutting edge
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as in forefront
the leading or most important part of a movement
a company that has always been on the cutting edge of the new electronic media
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Recent Examples of cutting-edge
Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
The setting blends medical expertise with cutting-edge technology and therapies on one of Austria’s most scenic lakes.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Mary Holland, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
Today’s fans may associate baseball research with cutting edge analytics.
—Tom Reinsfelder, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
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Adjective
As a wellness enthusiast who has seen Paris slowly catch up to cities like London in cutting-edge treatments, I was impressed by the Kobi-Dior offering, a luxurious take on the centuries-old Japanese wrinkle-smoothing facial.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
The setting blends medical expertise with cutting-edge technology and therapies on one of Austria’s most scenic lakes.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Noun
Remember back when an open-plan layout was considered cutting edge?
—Mary Holland, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
Today’s fans may associate baseball research with cutting edge analytics.
—Tom Reinsfelder, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting-edge
Adjective
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Both devote an area to post-op care, with nutritionists on staff, organic food, and all the advanced healing therapies.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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With basic mobile coverage reaching 91% of the population, companies are redirecting their money toward advanced 5G networks and high-speed fiber lines.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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If experimental and vanguard poetry is set on fragmenting the lyric I, verse plays and poet’s theater redistribute it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Most notably, the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab or CSAIL, directed capably by my colleague Daniela Rus, is in there, where intrepid teams work on such vanguard projects as liquid AI models.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Noun
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With the passing of an ordinance related to e-bike usage, Penn Township becomes the latest municipality in the Pittsburgh area to bring the topic to the forefront of discussion.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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In Starman, Tom Adams is an architect of the future who launches a historic expedition to Mars, positioning himself at the forefront of humanity’s next great frontier.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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His endorsements are for progressive candidates challenging incumbent Democrats.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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In a crowded field, voters will pick among four candidates who are all different flavors of Democrat, ranging from moderate to much more progressive and aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
22 June 2026
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At its core, arguments are swirling over how much of the White House project is to bolster security underground, with bomb shelters and a medical facility, and how much of the costs are related to the president’s promised 999-seat ballroom on top.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Stinging insects have nested in a wall or underground.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The company will evaluate applications for nose cones, fins, leading edges, bulkheads, and other high-performance structures that require precision and durability.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
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First, mount the label roll on the roll holder, place the holder in the printer, feed the leading edge of the Zink strip into the inside slot, and snap the cover back on.—
M. David Stone,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Architect Lorcan O’Herlihy, a pioneering force in Los Angeles multifamily housing and founder of LOHA, has died at 66, leaving a city reshaped by his work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Tom Dreesen, the classy comedian who opened for Frank Sinatra for 14 years, pushed for stand-ups to get paid at The Comedy Store and partnered in a pioneering interracial act with Tim Reid, died Wednesday.—
Chris Koseluk,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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William Arruda is a keynote speaker, personal branding pioneer, and Senior Contributor to Forbes.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The whole opening of the film pays homage to those pioneers of cinema.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
20 June 2026
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“Cutting-edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutting-edge. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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