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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
But over time, the cutting edges on a drill bit will wear down, causing materials start to splinter, leading to chipped wood or damaged walls.
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Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
5 June 2026
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.
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Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
Sharpen mower blades when the cutting edges begin to dull.
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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.
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Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
5 June 2026
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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The whole opening of the film pays homage to those pioneers of cinema.
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Samuel says every time a student walks in, they're reminded of the legacy of great Black scientific and technological pioneers — historic men and women too often not recognized.
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During the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, Crowe-Allbritton was also on the front lines of efforts encouraging students to speak out against racial injustice, according to his obituary.
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Ukraine’s ability to strike military production facilities, fuel depots, ammunition storage sites and critical infrastructure hundreds of miles from the front lines has demonstrated a remarkable evolution in its strategic capabilities.
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As of last year in California, nearly one in four new trucks, buses and vans were zero-emission.
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Smaller delivery vehicles, including cars, vans and bikes are exempt, the mayor's office said.
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One of the real forefronts in the field right now is figuring out how to solve the delivery problem for all these other tissue types.
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Coworth forefronts its equestrian roots, with stables on site as well as polo fields.
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“Cutting edges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutting%20edges. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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