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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
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
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 book includes the stories of pioneers like Michele Obama, and Ilona Maher who uplift others and their communities.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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The early pioneers set the tone.—
Gina Góngora,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Decades after that aha moment in a classroom in Santa Monica, Moctezuma is very much on the front lines of the arts in San Diego — a visible and vocal champion for visual art with a deep passion for and commitment to the arts.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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And, in this case, after October 7th, the front lines were Lebanon and Gaza.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The old vans rattled with every vibration of the motor, and the air smelled of diesel fumes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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The city has been contracting with Denver Health and WellPower to provide paramedics and mental health clinicians to staff the STAR vans, but this summer will transition to using city employees to fill the mental health clinician roles, Hashemi said.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 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 19 Mar. 2026.
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