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
Alex Knapp, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
International comparisons always evoke arguments alleging long waiting times for procedures or poorer access to cutting edge treatments in other countries.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
Louis Vuitton has also arguably added a sense of style to a sport that, while often considered elitist, isn’t particularly cutting edge in terms of fashion.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
Lectra wants to be on the cutting edge of the garment-making process—and its newest technology can help its clients do so, both by integrating with factories’ existing cutting machines and by giving brands greater visibility into the design and production processes.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2024
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Alex Knapp is a senior editor covering healthcare, science, and cutting edge technology who joined Forbes in 2011.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
International comparisons always evoke arguments alleging long waiting times for procedures or poorer access to cutting edge treatments in other countries.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
Louis Vuitton has also arguably added a sense of style to a sport that, while often considered elitist, isn’t particularly cutting edge in terms of fashion.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
Lectra wants to be on the cutting edge of the garment-making process—and its newest technology can help its clients do so, both by integrating with factories’ existing cutting machines and by giving brands greater visibility into the design and production processes.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting-edge
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But relying on technology, no matter how advanced, to fully assume the role of one or both pilots onboard commercial flights is a step too far.Jason Ambrosi, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
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Their fit process, backed by advanced AI and years of data, gives you a suit that has that luxury fit, without the traditional tape measure routine.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Hezbollah has issued manifestos and open letters since its early years declaring Israel a vanguard of U.S. imperialism and calling for the total destruction of the Jewish state.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Oct. 2024
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Since Trump fought the 2020 results in Georgia, the state has turned into a kind of vanguard for the national movement to contest elections.Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
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For almost 30 years, the United States government, the nation’s largest employer, has been at the forefront of the telecommuting trend, making federal agencies with remote job opportunities an excellent choice for those seeking to work from home.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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During this time, our partnership has been at the forefront of broadcast innovation to deliver top-class programming week in, week out throughout the season.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Read: Why did this progressive evangelical church fall apart?Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Instead, 2023 is just one of several progressive high points sure to look more rose-tinted in Hollywood’s rear-view.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
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But Scorpio Rising was a hit in the cinephile underground, and its spell continues to enchant filmmakers: Martin Scorsese, who saw it in its buzzy initial run, has cited Anger’s use of pop music as a key influence on his own work.Katie Rife, Vulture, 21 June 2024
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Millions of tourists a year flock to the region, affecting the entire underground as the industry guzzles water and sewage seeps through the earth and into the caves, killing fish and other wildlife.San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2024
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An odd place for an experience at the leading edge of art, technology, creativity, and museums.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Some pioneers remain at the leading edge, and Fortune recognized three of them on the 2024 Change the World list.Chloe Berger, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2024
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Starting in the 1990s, modern liquor pioneers such as Austin's Tito's Handmade Vodka, Hye's Garrison Brothers Distillery, Dripping Springs' Treaty Oak Distilling and Waco's Balcones Distilling sparked a revival that continues to expand each year.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Gaylord Wilshire, as he was called, is better remembered today as a real estate developer and pioneer of billboard advertising.Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 22 Nov. 2024
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This unconventional column is based on value pluralism — the idea that each of us has multiple values that are equally valid but that often conflict with each other.Sigal Samuel, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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Reisman was known to be unconventional in the sport, yet won two U.S. Men’s Singles Championships in 1958 and 1960 and more than 20 international and national titles.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Cutting-edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutting-edge. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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