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
Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
The museum is filled with modern and contemporary art—from Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night to cutting-edge photography, film, and fashion.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2026
Vast investments in cutting edge platforms to fight in the air and at sea have come at the expense of the American ability to produce artillery shells for Ukrainian allies.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 23 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The hotel's Six Senses Spa is kitted with a dizzying array of cutting-edge amenities, including a floatation pod and a red-light therapy chamber.
—Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
The museum is filled with modern and contemporary art—from Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night to cutting-edge photography, film, and fashion.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
Sharpen mower blades when the cutting edges begin to dull.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2026
Vast investments in cutting edge platforms to fight in the air and at sea have come at the expense of the American ability to produce artillery shells for Ukrainian allies.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting-edge
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Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling The Aurora Luxe Cooling mattress from Brooklyn Bedding excels at temperature regulation courtesy of its advanced cooling technologies and breathable hybrid construction.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office credited the breakthroughs to forensic genealogy, a process that combines advanced DNA sequencing with traditional genealogical research to locate living relatives.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the 1950s, the Eisenhower administration decided that the transportation vanguard was off the tracks, creating — and, critically, continuously funding — the interstate highway system, fueling the world's proudest car culture.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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As the old vanguard of civil rights leaders pass, who will fill the void?—
Brittany Luse,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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That puts them at the forefront of an asset class that is looking uncertain, although their overall exposure is still relatively small compared to their vast holdings.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Tournament Chairman Fred Ridley says the new addition is about providing players with best-in-class hospitality and support, keeping Augusta at the forefront of professional golf.—
Sam Crenshaw,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the oil industry blames California's progressive policies for driving them out.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Sunshine died March 15 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, after a battle with progressive supranuclear palsy, a family spokesperson announced.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2026
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After conquering the internet underground, perhaps Yeat believes that stadium status is all that’s left.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2026
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His father was forged by years of revolutionary hardship—prison, persecution, life underground—before coming to power and reportedly amassing a war chest exceeding $100 billion, built in part from properties confiscated from religious minorities who fled persecution.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Orion will pass behind the leading edge of the moon and out of contact with mission control for about 40 minutes on Monday evening.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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But there also are fears that the focus on Israel is the leading edge of an antisemitic fringe that has gained ground by portraying Jews as shadowy manipulators, echoing some of history's most hateful tropes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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And as part of the deal, the duo will direct Sony’s Columbia Pictures adaptation of Metal Gear Solid, the pioneering video game created by Hideo Kojima.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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Then, Guilarte traveled to Medellín, Colombia, to meet with Francisco Lopera, the pioneering Alzheimer’s researcher who uncovered a heritable form of the disease that existed in his home region.—
Brianna Abbott,
STAT,
7 Apr. 2026
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Close has said that sharing a UCLA championship with Meyers Drysdale and other pioneers who paved the way for her program would be special.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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In other words, the hybrid pioneer has finally grown up.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Cutting-edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutting-edge. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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