at the leading edge

ADJECTIVE

foremost

Synonyms

WEAK

A number one A-1 arch at the cutting edge champion chief front head headmost heavy heavy stuff heavyweight highest hot stuff hotdog hotshot inaugural initial leading most important number one original paramount preeminent premier primary prime primo principal supreme

Antonyms

WEAK

inferior last least lowest secondary unimportant

Example Sentences

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Cryptos had been at the leading edge of a deterioration, and then recovery, in wider risk sentiment in recent weeks, falling through November but bouncing back into the last week of the month.

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

In a statement, the Clippers said Ballmer and his family are “focused on sustainability” and built the Clippers’ home arena at the leading edge of environmental design.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025

"To solve the climate challenge requires bold action and risk-taking and this satellite was at the leading edge of science, technology and advocacy," it added.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2025

Because this model was working at the leading edge of biological understanding, the data she found was all over the place.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2024

To grab their share, the pigeons at the rear constantly fluttered over the heads of their compatriots and landed at the leading edge of the front.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

at the leading edge

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