as in advanced
being or employing the latest concepts, styles, or techniques
his insistent tracking shots and rapid-fire pacing earned him a reputation as a cutting-edge filmmaker
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as in vanguard
the innovators of new concepts, styles, and techniques especially in the arts
an urban enclave that has an established reputation for being hospitable to artists who are part of the cutting edge
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as in forefront
the leading or most important part of a movement
a company that has always been on the cutting edge of the new electronic media
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Recent Examples of cutting-edge
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
The best part about events like Computex is the chance to see the cutting edge of technology up close.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 23 May 2025
Companies that were on the cutting edge of the last decade’s wellness boom find themselves in a special bind.
—Alisha Haridasani Gupta, New York Times, 31 May 2025
As boss Mikel Arteta pointed out after the second leg, the Gunners failed to get the goals their performances deserved due to a lack of cutting edge and an outstanding goalkeeper.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Noun
Pagnol was an inventor and always on the cutting edge of technology.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
The best part about events like Computex is the chance to see the cutting edge of technology up close.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 23 May 2025
Companies that were on the cutting edge of the last decade’s wellness boom find themselves in a special bind.
—Alisha Haridasani Gupta, New York Times, 31 May 2025
As boss Mikel Arteta pointed out after the second leg, the Gunners failed to get the goals their performances deserved due to a lack of cutting edge and an outstanding goalkeeper.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting-edge
Adjective
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Harper at least advanced Schwarber with a tapper back to the pitcher.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Taming your hair can be challenging without the right tools, and Prime Day sales are the perfect opportunity to upgrade your old flat iron to something more advanced.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Lalonde was key in developing a unique strategy that brought the group’s vanguard brands B&B Italia, Flos, Louis Poulsen, Maxalto, Arclinea and Azucena under one roof.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
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The multi-media vanguard is now channeling his creative vision into telling authentic stories of Black love through independent filmmaking.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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As key contributors to local economies and industries, these businesses are at the forefront of job creation, wealth generation, and community empowerment.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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Throughout summer 2025, Gomez has been at the forefront of this year's most minimalist nail trends—from simple purple pastels to nearly naked glass manicures—but that hasn't always been her preference.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Commissioner of Indian Affairs John Collier took a more progressive approach to Native issues.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
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Common sense and history have shown us that neither of those things can be fixed by simply adopting laissez-faire capitalism and calling it progressive.—
Lorena Gonzalez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
Noun
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But, of course, a facility like Fordow underground is dependent on a lot of infrastructure.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2025
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Turkmenistan possesses the world’s fourth largest reserves of natural gas in its underground, exporting gas to countries such as Pakistan, China, India, Iran and Russia.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
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But the company was not always on the leading edge.—
Pete Born,
Footwear News,
15 June 2025
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The United States must develop a ten-year strategic computational initiative, investing $100 billion in research and development of computing platforms at the leading edge.—
Deborah Wince-Smith,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The neo-soul pioneer treated fans to a journey through her extensive catalog of hits, each song delivered with her signature blend of spiritual intensity and playful irreverence.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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Jennings was already a country music legend before joining the show, as a pioneer of the outlaw country movement alongside artists like Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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In advance of this month’s release of the Happy Gilmore 2, Callaway Golf has unveiled a new limited edition Odyssey hockey stick putter and golf balls inspired by the movie, which showcases the return of funnyman Adam Sandler as a failed hockey player turned unconventional golfer.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Despite financial insecurity, both parents encouraged their daughters to pursue their dreams, however unconventional — their feminist, progressive spirit guided Earhart like a compass.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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“Cutting-edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutting-edge. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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