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
Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
At the same time, the cutting-edge frontier models like the ones that power ChatGPT are out of reach for all but the world’s two AI superpowers, the US and China.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Jared Perlo, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
The ability to build and control matter at a molecular layer-by-layer scale opened up entirely new frontiers for material science and eventually nanotechnology, advancing the cutting edge of electronics and sensor development.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Known for its vibrant culture, historic sites, and cutting-edge beauty scene, the South Korean capital is now also recognized for traveler safety.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
At the same time, the cutting-edge frontier models like the ones that power ChatGPT are out of reach for all but the world’s two AI superpowers, the US and China.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
This is a brand-new social network called Moltbook, and all of its users are artificial intelligence agents — bots on the cutting edge of AI autonomy.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
The ability to build and control matter at a molecular layer-by-layer scale opened up entirely new frontiers for material science and eventually nanotechnology, advancing the cutting edge of electronics and sensor development.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting-edge
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The most advanced pediatric care in the state is provided at the Medical University of South Carolina’s campus in Charleston, several hours away from the Upstate on the coast.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The scramble for vaccines, in which advanced economies quickly gobbled up urgent pandemic supplies, highlighted the need for local drug manufacturing.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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Founded in 2010, Big Health, which makes cognitive behavioral therapy apps to treat anxiety and insomnia, was among the original vanguard of digital therapeutics companies.—
Mario Aguilar,
STAT,
12 Feb. 2026
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At the forefront of having our backs through this whole process and trying to do the right thing was Bruce and Matt.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Sources close to the production are not expecting fireworks on stage at the Royal Festival Hall, but this has not stopped the Glastonbury scandal from being at the forefront of minds.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
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House members attending the People’s State of the Union include progressive caucus members such as Casar, Jayapal, Ansari, Balint, Ramirez, and Watson Coleman.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Feb. 2026
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Democratic hopefuls in the race would be wise to restrain their most progressive impulses, said Robert Pruehs, a political science professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
23 Feb. 2026
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While the concept of finding naturally occurring stores of hydrogen underground is relatively new, Johnson said the process of drilling and producing hydrogen wells is well established science and uses the same rigs used to drill for natural gas.—
Cami Koons,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
17 Feb. 2026
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Montreal’s underground is the RÉSO.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Big Tech has the capital and the ambition to pursue nuclear, including next generation reactor designs which match very well the sector’s self-image of innovative strength at the leading edge of technological change.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The second front will be the leading edge of the Arctic air that will send highs below freezing and lows in the single digits Friday into the weekend.—
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The fossils are destined for the Museum of the River, a pioneering zero-energy facility currently under construction in Niamey, the capital.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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Since emerging from San Francisco as a pioneering Afro-Latin-blues-rock force, Santana has created a signature sound that has resonated across generations.—
Charlie Vargas,
Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Known as aggressive cartel The Jalisco cartel has been one of the most aggressive cartels in its attacks on the military — including on helicopters — and is a pioneer in launching explosives from drones and installing mines.—
Fabiola Sanchez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Jalisco cartel has been one of the most aggressive cartels in its attacks on the military — including on helicopters — and is a pioneer in launching explosives from drones and installing mines.—
Fabiola Sánchez,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
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