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
Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
Their cash-rich governing body recently launched its new national training centre that has cutting edge amenities the rest of the cricket world can only dream of.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
One of the few cons was the lack of budget models, and so this $350 discount should be extra enticing for those looking for a cutting edge gaming rig.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
The infectious eight-song follow-up is both nostalgic with its smitten, escapist subject matter, and cutting edge with its en vogue lowend sound.
—Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
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Using cutting edge carbon dating technology, authors of the study say the weapon for 480 years sat in ruin inside the building that was part of San Geronimo III, the first European settlement in the Southwest that was established in 1540.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
Their cash-rich governing body recently launched its new national training centre that has cutting edge amenities the rest of the cricket world can only dream of.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
One of the few cons was the lack of budget models, and so this $350 discount should be extra enticing for those looking for a cutting edge gaming rig.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
The infectious eight-song follow-up is both nostalgic with its smitten, escapist subject matter, and cutting edge with its en vogue lowend sound.
—Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting-edge
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But of course these applications will be better and smarter and likely replaced by more advanced offerings.Gene Marks, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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De Paul then released Julian Alvarez down the left with Kounde too advanced and Pau Cubarsi struggling to keep up.Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Who Was There Miami’s cultural vanguards turned out in force, including Superblue Miami’s Shantelle Rodriguez, Goldman Global Arts’ Jessica Goldman Srebnick, actor Eric Rutherford, fashion designer Marie Saint Pierre, and ABC News anchor Louis Aguirre.Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
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There are no searing indictments of political injustice this time from the erstwhile leftist-rock vanguard of the aughts.Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
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In a world where technology continuously blurs the lines between virtual and real, Verstappen is at the forefront of promoting sim racing as a credible platform that can launch careers in real-world racing.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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A number of labor unions across industries have been at the forefront of the years-long push to repeal WEP and GPO.Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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Williams ranks in the 94 percentile with 6.01 progressive carriers per 90 minutes and 3.14 successful take-ons per 90 minutes among all players in Europe’s top five leagues over the last 365 days.Manuel Veth, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Her progressive hospitality ideas cover including more Braille and clean electricity, along with a nuanced take on the Olympics and the resulting hotel boom.Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Dec. 2024
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Hailing from Sacramento, X-Raided emerged as a leading figure in the early nineties underground rap scene.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Fraudsters can access your personal details — such as your name and email address — and sell them on the criminal underground known as the dark web.Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
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Of course, the only way to stay on the leading edge of Gen Z’s evolving purchasing habits is to gain invaluable insights into Gen Z’s changing preferences, pain points, and aspirations.Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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These courses are on the leading edge of sustainability and close to adventure.Graham Averill, Outside Online, 24 Nov. 2024
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Claressa Shields and Laila Ali, women’s boxing pioneer and the daughter of Muhammad Ali, used to be close.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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That gave Sammet the opportunity to work with computing pioneer Grace Hopper on the UNIVAC I, the first general-purpose electronic digital computer manufactured in the United States.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 15 Dec. 2024
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Hart may be an unconventional one, but make no mistake.Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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That’s an unconventional set of positions for a utility player, but there’s no such thing as too much catcher depth and the Twins are short on internal first-base options after losing Carlos Santana and Alex Kirilloff.Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Cutting-edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutting-edge. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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