CUTTING EDGES Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

cutting edges

noun

plural of cutting edge

as in vanguards

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 leading edges

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 edges Surprisingly, it was found that stingers use a distinct layering of zinc at the tip, followed by manganese, while pincers are reinforced with zinc and iron specifically along their cutting edges. —

Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Apr. 2026 Placing cutting edges along the handle might seem like a risky design choice. —

Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026 Sharpen mower blades when the cutting edges begin to dull. —

Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2026 So it was decreed that the cutting edges of knives should be turned towards their owners, thus symbolizing their peaceful intent. —

Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026

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The once-insurgent vanguards who cast their first votes for Barack Obama have relinquished their cool factor to Gen Z, who will one day undergo the same process themselves as time continues its relentless march forward.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Pants-optional dressing was arguably the biggest fashion trend of 2025, with celebrity style vanguards like Heidi Klum, Gisele Bündchen, and Sydney Sweeney opting to leave their pants at home in favor of cheeky outfits—and Eva Longoria is getting on the pantsless bandwagon.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025