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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Recent Examples of leading edge
David Bressan, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
In ten industries of the future, according to a recent report from the Information Technology and Industry Foundation, China is near the leading edge of innovation (or better) in six.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2025
First contact is when the moon’s leading edge moves into the penumbra.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025
Second contact is when the leading edge enters the umbra; this is also the start of the partial eclipse, when Earth’s shadow falling on the moon becomes obvious.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025
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Noun
These surges eventually overtake the leading edge, suppling sediments and the momentum needed to sustain the flow over long distances.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
In ten industries of the future, according to a recent report from the Information Technology and Industry Foundation, China is near the leading edge of innovation (or better) in six.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2025
First contact is when the moon’s leading edge moves into the penumbra.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025
Second contact is when the leading edge enters the umbra; this is also the start of the partial eclipse, when Earth’s shadow falling on the moon becomes obvious.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leading edge
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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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The demarcation between the professional and the personal has always been at forefront of our thinking when writing the show.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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These are the type of stories that have long helped make the modern US military so distinctive.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
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Rethinking Returns on Investment The modern belief that science must deliver measurable economic returns is, historically speaking, a relatively recent development.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder,
Anchorage Daily News,
15 Feb. 2023
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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
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The exhibition will showcase the radical contributions of disabled, deaf and neurodivergent people and communities to design and contemporary culture, stretching from the 1940s to the present day.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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But the version of the fountain of youth myth that has the strongest hold on contemporary culture comes not from ancient times, from Egypt, Greece or Rome.—
Sean Kingsley,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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Teams of a similar stature, such as Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth, Aston Villa, Brighton & Hove Albion and Brentford, have made significant progress, whereas West Ham look unrecognisable in comparison with their own recent highs.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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For comparison, Nvidia, a leader in the AI sector with over 80% average revenue growth in recent years, trades at a lower multiple of 50 times cash flow.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Richie tells the lawman that Harry is smart, but unhappy with his current employment with Conrad.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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At first glance, the pension systems for state employees and municipal teachers almost two decades ago were in similar shape as the current ones.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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The webcast is available on its website and on social media platform X. Coverage will also be available on SpaceX's new X TV app.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The series invites young adventurers to explore the joys and challenges of moving to new places, meeting new people, discovering different cultures and building lasting friendships.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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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
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