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
Jared Perlo, NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
At previous club Bayer Leverkusen, Alonso made his name as a coach by quickly implementing a high-tempo, high-pressing, cutting-edge vertical style, which won both trophies and plaudits.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
The two teams aim to integrate cutting edge Gemini Robotics AI foundation models with Boston Dynamics’ new Atlas® robots.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Because of the fledgling nature of America’s domestic drone industry, the ban is likely to throttle the overall availability of cheap, cutting-edge drones and spike prices for American hobbyists, consumers and businesses in the next few years.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
At previous club Bayer Leverkusen, Alonso made his name as a coach by quickly implementing a high-tempo, high-pressing, cutting-edge vertical style, which won both trophies and plaudits.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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
The two teams aim to integrate cutting edge Gemini Robotics AI foundation models with Boston Dynamics’ new Atlas® robots.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting-edge
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When emergencies result in a premature birth or a baby with medical complications, immediate access to advanced neonatal care is critical.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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Safety through advanced technology Safety remains the primary concern for any personal aircraft, and Plaut addresses this through extreme hardware redundancy.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Newsom portrayed California as a dominant force in the global economy and vanguard of the technology and entertainment sectors during his final State of the State address on Thursday.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hochman said the state’s DUI laws, considered among the nation’s vanguard four decades ago, have since lagged behind to become some of the nation's weakest.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
31 Dec. 2025
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If optical interconnects transition from being an upgrade to a requisite, Marvell’s proactive stance in CPO may position it at the forefront of next-generation AI cluster design, with a more valuable role within the data center architecture.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Inclusivity is at the forefront of its core values, from hair and skin products for all ethnicities to gender-neutral loos and an LGBTQ+ ambassador.—
Jemima Sissons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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One proposal gaining support at least among progressive members is a payroll tax, loosely modeled after a Massachusetts measure, targeting companies that do not offer employees health insurance.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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It was later discovered Williams had Lewy body dementia, the second-most common type of progressive dementia after Alzheimer's disease.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The same streets, the same underground.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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The seductive tale set in the nightclub underground of Weimar-era Berlin swept the Tony Awards the following year, earning Grey a trophy.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Dec. 2025
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To stay at the leading edge of play space development and changes, AAA State of Play regularly updates its catalog of innovative and inventive playground equipment options.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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The tornadoes followed the leading edge of a cold front that caused plummeting temperatures and created roiling, unstable air as the storm moved east-southeast and collided with warmer air, federal forecasters said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
28 Dec. 2025
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Madinah has taken a pioneering step by assessing SDG indicators at the neighborhood level through The Atlas of Sustainable Development in Al Madinah Neighborhoods.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Half a year has gone by since Ozzy Osbourne’s passing, and in the months since the tragic news spread around the world, millions have mourned the pioneering musician’s loss.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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His father, Carl Reiner, was a legendary pioneer in television who created the iconic 1960s comedy, The Dick Van Dyke Show.—
Steve Futterman,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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Chua is often credited as one of the pioneers of modern mixology in Singapore.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Cutting-edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutting-edge. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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