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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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting edges
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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
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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
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Traveling over five times the speed of sound generates immense friction and drag, resulting in the leading edges reaching temperatures beyond 1,650 °C (3,000 °F).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Dec. 2025
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The pizza joint tied with Sei, Tony’s in San Francisco, has long been ambitious as one of the American pioneers of the rising art of the pizza tasting menu.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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And Teladoc Health—one of telemedicine’s pioneers—has expanded beyond urgent care into chronic condition management.—
Dr. Peter Fotinos,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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With front lines mostly stalemated, the country has been essentially split in two, leaving the government in charge of the capital, Khartoum, and Sudan’s east, while the RSF dominates the west.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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The missile has also pushed aircraft away from the front lines and created psychological pressure on the enemy.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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On the lawn of Jim Gilliam Park on Saturday, supporters from across the city chanted Pratt’s name, took selfies in front of black campaign vans with his hummingbird logo and ate cookies decorated with his face as kids raced around on scooters and played with the handful of dogs attending.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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On Monday evening, I was whooshed alongside hundreds of guests in dark vans, escorted by police, to the Vela di Calatrava sports complex on the outskirts of Rome.—
Charlotte Reed,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Coworth forefronts its equestrian roots, with stables on site as well as polo fields.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Cutting edges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutting%20edges. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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