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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 Stankiewicz,zev Fima, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Try to stay up to date with leading-edge knowledge.
—Gregory Crawford, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Those on the leading edge of AI adoption—whether in the boardroom or among Gen Z—need support, not secrecy.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Noun
However, its leading-edge manufacturing prowess has fallen behind the likes of TSMC and South Korea’s Samsung Foundry.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,zev Fima, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Try to stay up to date with leading-edge knowledge.
—Gregory Crawford, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Wednesday's rainy morning is the leading edge of a cold front entering the Milwaukee area.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Those on the leading edge of AI adoption—whether in the boardroom or among Gen Z—need support, not secrecy.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leading-edge
Noun
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Some things stayed exactly the same, most notably at the forefront of the rankings, with the usual names staying put.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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But, yes, health has definitely been at the forefront of the Hornets’ preparations since the season concluded.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Hepburn’s Balmain number was a modern choice that paved the way for other brides of the time and even today to shy away from traditional floor-length gowns.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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What’s Next Transgender participation in sports continues to be one of the most contentious issues in modern sports.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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 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
Adjective
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Submissions included paintings, sculpture, ceramics, photography, contemporary jewelry, textiles, digital media and site-specific installation.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
24 Sep. 2025
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Nestled within Ennisbrook, one of Montecito’s most private and exclusive enclaves, the single-level contemporary home sits on over two acres of landscaped grounds with sweeping ocean and mountain views.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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On a recent trip to West Virginia, a reporter saw numerous roundabouts in relatively high traffic areas that appeared to lack infrastructure geared toward pedestrian safety.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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The Obama Foundation has yet to fulfill its pledge to create a $470 million reserve fund meant to shield taxpayers if the Obama Presidential Center runs into trouble, according to recent tax filings, which show millions instead going to the Tides Foundation.—
Christine Valora,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Taiwan has begun evolving its trade strategy to start wielding its dominant position as a leading supplier of cutting-edge chips as a weapon, Bloomberg reported.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
24 Sep. 2025
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Pininfarina adopted a drivetrain to pair Italian styling with cutting-edge Croatian engineering.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With a global database, scientists and researchers are able to use uploaded images to piece together the puzzle that is the climate crisis, using them to analyze and assess the current state of microregions across the world.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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After being repeatedly condemned as a war criminal by other world leaders during the United Nations General Assembly's current meeting in New York, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have his turn speaking on the world stage on Friday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Evans said building a new parking garage near downtown would cost over $20 million, and that space is limited in the area for new lots or parking structures.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Sep. 2025
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The show is one of several new offerings on Brilliant Lady, which sailed its maiden voyage in early September, and USA TODAY was among the first to see the show.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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