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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
Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
International students that have been the leading edge of, for example, medical research in this country for years will have other institutions to turn to.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
Contributor As technology ventures deeper into realms once reserved for science fiction, Clone Robotics is operating at the leading edge of an emerging and, some might say, provocative field: synthetic human development.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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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Noun
Minneapolis has been on the leading edge of police reform since the killing of George Floyd in 2020.
—Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
International students that have been the leading edge of, for example, medical research in this country for years will have other institutions to turn to.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
Contributor As technology ventures deeper into realms once reserved for science fiction, Clone Robotics is operating at the leading edge of an emerging and, some might say, provocative field: synthetic human development.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leading edge
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Claiming the Future of Entertainment: Gaming has been at the forefront of entertainment for nearly 50 years.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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Artificial intelligence Elon Musk is attempting to put himself at the forefront of artificial intelligence with a high-stakes bid that could reshape the future of the technology.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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What of the electoral reform and emergency legislation needed for a legitimate, modern vote?—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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The painting, titled Crude Oil (Vettriano) and completed in 2005, has a high estimate of £5 million and will headline the house’s modern and contemporary evening sale.—
George Nelson for ArtNews,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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 third take on the premise in four months, the spot was among the most glaring moments when the night seemed like a celebration less of the entire show than of its catchiest contemporary material.—
Esther Zuckerman,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The track, which contains elements of cumbia music and celebrates movement and Latin American culture, arrives off the back of a stellar year for the contemporary jazz group.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Michael Bolton is taking more time to recover from recent brain surgery.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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In recent years, Hildebrand served as a producer on the last seven seasons of AMC’s Fear the Walking Dead.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Contrary to many current perceptions, remote and hybrid working arrangements are not a product of the COVID era.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Chopard opened its store in South Coast Plaza in 1999, and has since expanded from its original 1,030 square feet of space to the current 2,275.—
David Moin,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk might not truly be leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), despite what President Donald Trump and his allies have said in previous weeks, according to new court documents reviewed by Newsweek.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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The video discussion started with benchmarks, details about xAI's new data center and the desire to create a chatbot that didn't need to be politically correct.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
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Imagine a digital assistant like Alexa but 10,000 times more advanced.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Musiala’s contract extension has been inevitable for some time, with negotiations reaching an advanced stage towards the end of 2024.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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