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
Kevin Sabet, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
When Mohammed Shami spilled a caught and bowled attempt off his leading edge with the first legitimate ball of the match, Indian fears of a century of carnage multiplied.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
On the snout or leading edges of fins, denticles tend to be more ridged or pointed — streamlining the flow of water where drag would otherwise be highest.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The opaque process is upending campuses nationwide, leaving elite institutions, long accustomed to operating with relative freedom from Washington, reeling from a blunt-force political attack that is at the leading edge of a bigger cultural battle.
—Michael C. Bender, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
From the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk to the introduction of jet travel and commercial spaceflight, the U.S. has been on the leading edge of innovation.
—Kevin Sabet, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
When Mohammed Shami spilled a caught and bowled attempt off his leading edge with the first legitimate ball of the match, Indian fears of a century of carnage multiplied.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
On the snout or leading edges of fins, denticles tend to be more ridged or pointed — streamlining the flow of water where drag would otherwise be highest.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The opaque process is upending campuses nationwide, leaving elite institutions, long accustomed to operating with relative freedom from Washington, reeling from a blunt-force political attack that is at the leading edge of a bigger cultural battle.
—Michael C. Bender, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leading-edge
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The sanctions were issued as a result of concerns over Iran’s nuclear capabilities—the very topic at the forefront of the current conflict.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
23 June 2025
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At the forefront of Williamson’s latest project is the Buckley family, who are struggling to regain control of their North Carolina fishing empire.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Despite introducing the modern world to Nintendo games with 1981’s arcade classic, the great ape was quickly sidelined in favor of making Mario a star.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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Get Back redefined modern music documentary and longform storytelling, sweeping the Emmys’ documentary categories with five awards.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 July 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
Adjective
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Throughout the month, additional performances including international film screenings, dance (contemporary and classical), and hands-on ARTtalks—plus competitions, exhibitions, and free community events will be held.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Unlike his contemporary, the science fiction author Jules Verne, who imagined a technologically facilitated journey to the Moon, Flammarion preferred a type of spiritual journey.—
Matthew Shindell,
Space.com,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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In recent years under former head coach Tom Thibodeau, New York has been known to lean very heavily on its starting lineup.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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The judge also ordered the parties to address whether and how the Supreme Court's recent ruling limiting universal injunctions should apply to her order.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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The current threat represents the parasite's northward march through Central America over two years, reaching Mexico in November 2024 and spreading to within 700 miles of the U.S. border.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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All three teams have ties to current NBA ownership groups.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Affectionately, the 35-year-old pop star is not known for setting or chasing trends, instead using fashion to tease new musical eras or evoke a sense of girl-next-door relatability.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
29 June 2025
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Click here to sign up for a new account and receive your choice of $150 in bonus bets or a $1,000 first bet safety net offer.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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Kaplan explained that the techniques used to find LPTs are the same as those used to train advanced computer intelligence models used for security research, TikTok algorithms and more.—
Mia Thurow,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Unsurprisingly, there is a parallel between our contemporary ambivalence toward advanced, labor-saving technology and Rowling’s attitude toward magic in Harry Potter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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