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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
The leading edge of the Saharan dust plume has already reached Florida, with the thickest concentrations expected to move west across the Gulf of Mexico. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 14 July 2026 Whether these cases are isolated incidents or the leading edge of something far more consequential is a question that law enforcement and researchers are only beginning to confront. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 7 July 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
  • Making sure the right things are at the forefront of people's mind.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The British former stunt coordinator has been at the forefront of intimacy coordinators becoming an industry norm for more than a decade now.
    — Megan Vick, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of forefront
Adjective
  • The cut is a modern textured crop featuring a forward flow and frosted tips.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Few eclipses in modern times have combined such exceptional duration, reliable weather and globally significant cultural landmarks along the path of totality.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 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
  • The logo pairs yellow, drawn from colors associated with celebration in Tamil Nadu including turmeric and marigold, with electric blue for a contemporary, premium look.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Fellini is considered one of Rimini’s most famous citizens who is memorialized in the city’s unique contemporary museum.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of contemporary
Adjective
  • The Arakan Army controls much of Rakhine after capturing territory from the military in recent years.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The recent room renovation and the 2020s arrival of Bourbon Steak have kept it current without sacrificing the slightly old-school sense of discretion that loyalists love.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of recent
Adjective
  • Science fiction frequently depicts fully humanoid or cyborg robots as the epitome of cutting-edge technology.
    — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Irregular is one of the few entities with the technical chops required to help foundation model makers conduct cutting-edge security testing, Bhimireddy said.
    — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of cutting-edge
Adjective
  • Such is a reality of a salary-cap — and in the Heat’s current case, hard-cap — league that forces choices.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In April, the Department of Justice indicted 10 current and former Mexican officials, including a Morena party official, on charges related to drug trafficking and weapons offenses.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of current

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“Leading edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leading%20edge. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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