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
Zeynep Tufekci, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
Rain arrived Friday morning in the Bay Area, the leading edge of a storm that has prompted a flood watch for the weekend.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
If DeepSeek did have access to leading edge chips, that supports the argument that the export controls should be toughened.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
The fires over these past two weeks illustrate the extent to which California, hotter and drier than ever, is at the leading edge of states that are grappling with climate change.
—Adam Nagourney, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Can’t be controlled One crucial difference, however, is that nuclear weapons could have been developed only by a few specialized scientists at the leading edge of their fields.
—Zeynep Tufekci, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
Rain arrived Friday morning in the Bay Area, the leading edge of a storm that has prompted a flood watch for the weekend.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
If DeepSeek did have access to leading edge chips, that supports the argument that the export controls should be toughened.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
The fires over these past two weeks illustrate the extent to which California, hotter and drier than ever, is at the leading edge of states that are grappling with climate change.
—Adam Nagourney, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leading edge
Noun
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Simply by being president, Trump has waded into the same fraught waters Stephens did back in 2007 by putting politics at the forefront of commencement weekend.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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Silverman has been at the forefront of innovative dealmaking through his role as a savvy and ambitious William Morris Agency agent who helped spark the reality TV boom of the early 2000s.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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The ability to influence others and follow through on commitments becomes more essential in the modern world.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The asymmetrical flap and the dark and light brown color blocking add a modern touch to the classic front-button silhouette.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
2 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
Adjective
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The immaculate print appeared to this layman’s eye to look about as sharp as contemporary digital Imax, but with the celluloid origins and print adding additional richness.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
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Our use of contemporary comparison zoological material is really what gives us the confidence.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
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As of this writing, less than 30 examples of Daniels’ Prizm Manga insert have been graded PSA, with recent PSA 10 sales reaching $10,000.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Heritage Foundation president on Trump's first 100 days NPR's Juana Summers talks with Kevin Roberts — president of the Heritage Foundation, the conservative think tank behind Project 2025 — about the Trump administration's recent actions.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Its forecast for sales of $159 billion to $164 billion during the current quarter (April-June) also surpassed analysts' estimates – a sign that Amazon is confident in its ability to navigate the shifting tariff situation.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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When that ruling is made, as expected this summer, state Republicans will see if their strategy works with the court's current makeup.—
Marianna Bacallao,
NPR,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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George and Amal were welcomed to Brignoles by the mayor, who shared a photo with the couple outside their new home in 2021.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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You’re being invited to graduate from the lessons of your past and step into a new version of yourself.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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That has dropped to 2.4 since, a consequence of receiving possession in more advanced positions, rather than when facing towards his own goal as a No 6.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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While our advanced phones excel at capturing memorable moments, holidays present an excellent opportunity for families to take some professional pictures.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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“Leading edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leading%20edge. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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