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noun

ˈlē-diŋ- How to pronounce leading edge (audio)
Definition of leading edgenext
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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Recent Examples of leading edge
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leading edge
  1. forefront
  2. modern
  3. latest
  4. newest
  5. contemporary
  6. recent
  7. cutting-edge
  8. current
Noun
  • That happens through thought leadership, being more at the forefront with data and insights, and with things that are interesting to people.
    — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The oldest player on our list has been at the forefront of the Saudi Arabian football revolution, with billions spent on enticing players to the Middle East.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of forefront
Adjective
  • The modern version of Newcastle United would not exist without Kevin Keegan.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Tristan Tate has built a following by creating and promoting a similar take on modern masculinity.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 20 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
  • But that will all soon change when the century-old baseball diamond gets newest-generation synthetic turf, striped for football (both flag and tackle), soccer and lacrosse, beneath a digital scoreboard, aluminum bleacher seating for 500 and dugouts that double as dressing rooms.
    — Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2026
Definition of newest
Adjective
  • Museum-worthy contemporary art, cabaret shows, beach butler service Few hotels in Miami Beach are as instantly recognizable as the Faena Miami Beach.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
  • The prospect of lining up next to one of his few contemporary peers compelled the now-35-year-old Donald to begin an extensive workout program aimed at returning him to football shape.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of contemporary
Adjective
  • The Heat had conversations with Beal’s representation earlier this offseason but hadn’t pursued him in recent weeks.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • In recent years, the two countries have expanded defence cooperation through joint military exercises, pilot training, cybersecurity initiatives and counter-drone technology development.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
Definition of recent
Adjective
  • The partnership fuses ZeroAvia’s cutting-edge aerospace fuel cell expertise with Safran’s deep roots in propulsion, electrification, and fuel cell testing.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
  • But the assumption that discovery starts with Google is, these days, about as cutting-edge as a Yellow Pages ad.
    — Bernard May, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of cutting-edge
Adjective
  • This is pro sports, and valuing past performance against current or predicted production is a terrible data point.
    — Mac Engel July 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026
  • His current salary is unknown as contracts for NFL coaches aren’t public information.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
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