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
Deanna Pai, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Since then, with her laser focus on cutting-edge forensic science, Cornwell has published 28 more Scarpetta novels and sold more than 120 million copies.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
Tri Ta, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Even those working at the cutting edge of AI in Hollywood, who predict AI will profoundly change filmmaking, see human actors as being essential.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Moreover, Korean beauty products are also known for their cutting-edge ingredients, and sunscreens are no exception.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Since then, with her laser focus on cutting-edge forensic science, Cornwell has published 28 more Scarpetta novels and sold more than 120 million copies.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
The Legislature has a responsibility to protect our tech legacy and provide opportunities to make sure California remains on the cutting edge of research and development.
—Tri Ta, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Even those working at the cutting edge of AI in Hollywood, who predict AI will profoundly change filmmaking, see human actors as being essential.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting-edge
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Lightrocket | Getty Images Cybersecurity stocks slumped on Friday following a report that Anthropic is testing a powerful new artificial intelligence model that is more advanced in cyber capabilities and also presents potential security risks.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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With the right investment in advanced water treatment and responsible discharge practices, the industry can help protect the very ecosystems that make cruising possible.—
Steve Adelstein,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 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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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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By the late 1920s, however, private aviation was being born, Pan Am was at the forefront of the movement, and its operations were centered on Dinner Key.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Casey Bloys is once again at the forefront of a pivotal moment in entertainment history.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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In the movie, which was progressive for its time, the trans character attempts suicide after being subjected to emotional and physical abuse by the manipulative Sonny, who tries to make amends by going rogue and stealing money for their surgery.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Upstairs, Riva Terrace is a super-fun warm-weather spot for Italian small plates and progressive cocktails like First Light (a pineapple-run creation infused with ginger and ginseng) overlooking the outdoor pool and the office buildings of downtown.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
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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Bunn had previously used AI to search for new sources of oil underground, but pivoted to medical work after his wife had a series of miscarriages.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 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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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.—
Thomas Beaumont,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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The al-Nahyan family is the hereditary monarchy of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, which has increased its natural resource wealth with its pioneering sovereign wealth fund, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA).—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
20 Mar. 2026
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Some have likened coach Deion Sanders’ early Colorado tenure to that of the pioneering college basketball coach John Thompson, whose Georgetown Hoyas were an anomaly on a predominantly white campus but garnered the unwavering support of the hip hop and Black community.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 Mar. 2026
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Long before federal regulations existed, the couple hosted the very first meeting to form the National Organic Standards Board right there at their ranch, gathering with other pioneers like the Lundberg family to create a unified standard.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Apollo's acquisition came after Verizon Communications bought Yahoo's online operations in 2017 and then bungled an attempt to blend those services into AOL, another internet pioneer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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