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, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Feb. 2025
Not that there’s anything wrong with an organization hiring a bright, young mind to run a team or defense – to seek and harness the cutting edge of the game’s progress.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025
If many companies can operate with cheaper, good-enough AI, how much investment should flow into the technology’s cutting edge?
—Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Jan. 2025
United are playing catch up at this cutting edge of the football industry and, despite making progress, there are no quick fixes.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 11 Feb. 2025
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Berlin has moved from the cutting edge of cool to become a cultural capital, part of the establishment.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Feb. 2025
Not that there’s anything wrong with an organization hiring a bright, young mind to run a team or defense – to seek and harness the cutting edge of the game’s progress.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025
If many companies can operate with cheaper, good-enough AI, how much investment should flow into the technology’s cutting edge?
—Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Jan. 2025
United are playing catch up at this cutting edge of the football industry and, despite making progress, there are no quick fixes.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting-edge
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In addition, the Pentagon's future stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, will have many of the same cutting edge technologies in advanced materials, AI, propulsion and stealth.—
TARA COPP THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Most experts agree that this is the most critical and challenging aspect of implementing an advanced CX analytics strategy.—
Forrester,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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At the swansong for a never-ending fashion month, Paris Fashion Week, a new vanguard of midwestern pop girls and swamp princesses made a statement with their glam.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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Depop forecasts ‘indie vanguard’ as a defining aesthetic of the year, with individuality and spontaneity dominating fashion in an era ruled by hedonistic energy.—
Irina Grechko,
refinery29.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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The reversals are a major about-face from immigration policies under former President Biden, and come as Trump and his top aides have ratcheted up attacks on judges who rule against them, with immigration being at the forefront of many disagreements.—
Janie Har,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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Strengthening Infrastructure Against Extreme Conditions Facilities teams are now at the forefront of climate resilience and disaster-proofing.—
Rob Almond,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Alon-Lee Green, the founding co-director of Standing Together, a progressive grassroots movement, told CNN that young people aren’t at fault for the extremist attitudes that are dividing wider Israeli society.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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California voters further reversed progressive policies by passing Proposition 36, which enhances penalties for theft and drug offenses.—
Carson Becker,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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Salt water from the ocean or underground is rich in minerals and may provide the body with magnesium.—
Susan Bard,
Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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The property would include 36 parking spaces — 22 surface-level and 14 underground.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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That's put him on the leading edge of a new segment of the appliance industry focused on climate-conscious consumers.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2025
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These high priority recommendations are aimed at building a national conversation and consensus around new directions for the country as technology and innovation take center stage, and building new foundations for the U.S. capacity for innovation at the leading edge.—
Deborah Wince-Smith,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The menu lists 10 varieties of premium cuts, ranging from Japanese A5 wagyu striploin to bavette from Snake River Farms, known as pioneers of American wagyu.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Look for clinics that pioneer advancements rather than simply follow trends.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Across sports and eras, there are too many examples of athletes with ‘unconventional’ form succeeding for ‘good form’ — whatever that is — to be truly necessary.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Barnes had an unconventional approach to art collecting, particularly through his focus on juxtaposing fine art with decorative pieces.—
Meredith Wolf Schizer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Cutting-edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutting-edge. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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