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
Graham Averill, Outside Online, 24 Nov. 2024
By 2021, Intel’s chips had fallen two generations behind the leading edge, an unprecedented and humiliating position.
—Bygeoff Colvin, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2024
The tech giant has remained at the leading edge of its industry by consistently adding services that give clients as much value as possible.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Heavy rain, powerful winds and a series of tornadoes struck Florida from the storm’s leading edge, the National Hurricane Center said Wednesday.
—Robin Webb, Sun Sentinel, 10 Oct. 2024
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Noun
These courses are on the leading edge of sustainability and close to adventure.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 24 Nov. 2024
By 2021, Intel’s chips had fallen two generations behind the leading edge, an unprecedented and humiliating position.
—Bygeoff Colvin, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2024
The tech giant has remained at the leading edge of its industry by consistently adding services that give clients as much value as possible.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Heavy rain, powerful winds and a series of tornadoes struck Florida from the storm’s leading edge, the National Hurricane Center said Wednesday.
—Robin Webb, Sun Sentinel, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leading edge
Noun
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The protest focused on a range of issues that marchers believed were under threat with the new presidency, with women's reproductive rights at the forefront.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Iran and Russia have been subjected to numerous sanctions by the West, and trade and finance are at the forefront of the treaty signed Friday.—
Ivan Nechepurenko,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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There appeared to be the votes on the Miami-Dade commission to build a modern replacement of the incinerator on the same location in Doral, until Eric Trump, who runs the president’s hospitality business, came out against the plan days after his father won the 2024 election.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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While the hotel's interiors ooze modern sophistication (there is a sleek marble fireplace in the lobby and a statement chandelier hanging above an elegant seating area), the decor also pays homage to the property's roots.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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The immersive track features impeccable production that highlights elements of electronic pop and contemporary R&B.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2025
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But the story of loneliness in contemporary America isn’t so straightforward.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
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The most recent iteration of the Phantom keeps that plush underfoot feel and snug fit, and adds a convenient pull tab at the back of the shoe’s opening.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
27 Jan. 2025
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Here’s the low-key couple’s complete relationship timeline, with the most recent updates up top.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Judges put on the bench by Lamont are more than half of the current roster of 179 active judges.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
25 Jan. 2025
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That is more than twice the current target — and far higher than America’s own military spending, which is near a post-Cold War low.—
Josh Holder,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Former White House advisor Steve Bannon has also taken issue with Musk, who Trump tapped to co-lead a new Department of Government Efficiency.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Partnering with The Lipstick Lesbians, brands like Haus Labs by Lady Gaga are forging important new connections with consumers The beauty industry is always evolving, presenting an extraordinary opportunity for brands to connect with consumers in innovative and authentic ways.—
Jane Hanson,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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These platforms should include advanced product and user/influencer attribution engines that facilitate meaningful interactions and transactions.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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All four winning teams in the divisional playoff round gained fewer yards than their opponents, yet advanced to the championship game.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 Jan. 2025
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