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
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 8 May 2025
In addition to being on the cutting edge of tech (an impressive feat for the slow-adapting commercial aviation industry), this award-winning airline is also known for staying true to its Nordic identity.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Attendees can also explore vendors from across the globe who are on the cutting edge of fragrance-making.
—Alia Yee Noll, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
Sharpen mower blades when the cutting edges begin to dull.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Disneyland Abu Dhabi promises to be very un-Disney — contemporary, modern and cutting edge
The water show on DCA’s Paradise Bay employs high-definition digital projections on mist screens combined with 2,000 fountains, lights, lasers, fog and pyrotechnics.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 8 May 2025
In addition to being on the cutting edge of tech (an impressive feat for the slow-adapting commercial aviation industry), this award-winning airline is also known for staying true to its Nordic identity.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Attendees can also explore vendors from across the globe who are on the cutting edge of fragrance-making.
—Alia Yee Noll, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
Sharpen mower blades when the cutting edges begin to dull.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting-edge
Adjective
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However, because no candidate received over 50% of the vote in that round, both advanced to Sunday’s runoff election.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
2 June 2025
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Even during the May OTA malaise, few drills draw the eye more than the athleticism and advanced drill work of the Bengals’ skill players.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Noun
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If EVs are any augury, America’s days at technology’s vanguard might be numbered.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
29 May 2025
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Once associated with pioneer women in long dresses, Latter-day Saints are increasingly represented by a new vanguard of social media influencers.—
Lauren Jackson,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The Path Forward The aviation industry has always been at the forefront of technological innovation.—
Stoyan Mitov,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Notably, accessibility and aging is at the forefront of its place design.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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And maybe that sentiment contributed to the election of Bill de Blasio, who did run explicitly on being the most progressive candidate in the crowded 2013 primary.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Having said that, there is scope to be more expansive with his varied passing range; around 8.5 per cent of Todibo’s passes last season were progressive — just 11 top-flight centre-backs look forward with their passes less often.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Noun
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And that song is just this crazy underground hit with all those guys.—
Emily Palmer Heller,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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The film’s synopsis reads: Set in London’s iconic shadowy underground, the malevolent figure of Creep unleashes fresh terror on unsuspecting tube passengers and Londoners.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Knox: Balancing education about the non-alcoholic space and the use and safety of adaptogens must have been challenging at the early leading edge of these trends.—
Dave Knox,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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From the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk to the introduction of jet travel and commercial spaceflight, the U.S. has been on the leading edge of innovation.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Consistent with his other boutiques, the space’s interior incorporates marble and terrazzo, paired with furnishings by celebrated artists like French Art Deco pioneer Jacques Adnet, American designer Edward Wormley and American woodworker and architect George Nakashima.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
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The film explores transgender identity and legacy, chronicling the divergent paths of iconic pioneers April Ashley, Amanda Lear and others.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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This unconventional talent pool helped Tesla streamline operations and scale faster than legacy automakers expected.—
David Villa,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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There was something transgressive and liberating about an aesthetic that inverted not only good and bad taste but also conventional and unconventional morality.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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“Cutting-edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutting-edge. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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