LEADING EDGE Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈlē-diŋ-

Definition of leading edge

as in forefront

the leading or most important part of a movement an activist who is on the leading edge of the fight for equal marriage rights

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adjective

as in modern

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Noun

First, mount the label roll on the roll holder, place the holder in the printer, feed the leading edge of the Zink strip into the inside slot, and snap the cover back on. — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026 The pitch, as expected, appeared to have lost its spite nearing lunch when Latham, who had hung tough for 74 deliveries, tried turning Jofra Archer to the leg side but found a leading edge that Jacob Bethell superbly snatched out of the air at gully. — ABC News, 17 June 2026

Adjective

Yep, there is a lot to admire about leading-edge AI. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 Brittin is something of an AI evangelist — a man who has had his nose pressed to the glass of leading-edge AI discoveries from the likes of Demis Hassabis, a fellow Brit who runs the hugely influential Google DeepMind. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leading edge

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Noun

After all, this was one of Bermuda’s first major hotel projects in more than a decade—one that put contemporary design at the forefront.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Marked down a rare 36 percent, these chic loafers are crafted from sleek leather for a streamlined, sophisticated look on the outside and a pillowy feel on the inside, leaving all-day comfort at the forefront.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026

Definition of forefront

Adjective

While newer schools featured modern amenities, Windsor Middle had largely remained unchanged.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 July 2026
The old supermarket-style, functional interiors are gone, and in their place are sleek architectural details, a scattering of midcentury modern furniture and colorful LED screens broadcasting the M&S seasonal campaigns.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Definition of modern

Adjective

The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2023
The American Western drama is the latest of Taylor Sheridan's ever-growing Yellowstone franchise surrounding the legacy of the Dutton family from west of the Mississippi.

— Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Feb. 2023

Definition of latest

Adjective

In recent years, Rome has attracted a new generation of young creatives, who have set out to blend their contemporary spirits with the Italian capital’s millennia-old history.

— Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2026
These themes are not siloed to overtly evangelistic channels, like contemporary Christian radio.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of contemporary

Adjective

In recent months, drone sightings in Nikopol have increased from two or three per day to about three every hour, day and night, Varytsev says.

— Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
But his most recent one over the All-Star break showed notable progress, as general manager Brandon Gomes told Roberts.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of recent

Adjective

That’s changed thanks to cutting-edge data analytics and unprecedented cooperation that brings in state and federal law enforcement as well as other agencies.

— Mehmet Oz, Boston Herald, 13 July 2026
The Willis Tower was built with cutting-edge technology and ageless chutzpah, a word that could be translated as an intoxicating sense of omnipotence.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

Definition of cutting-edge

Adjective

The current trophy, officially named the FIFA World Cup Trophy, has been used since 1974, when West Germany were the first recipients.

— Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026
The defense plan calling for a 15 billion pound ($20 billion) spending boost is much smaller than military leaders had sought and has been criticized for not being fully funded under the current budget.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026

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