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cutting edge

NOUN
leading position
Synonyms
STRONGEST
forefront front line leading-edge vanguard
STRONG
avant-garde fore front
WEAK
advance guard advancement innovation invention new wave newest technology pioneer point spearhead van
NOUN
edge for cutting
Synonyms
STRONG
blade cutter knife razor
ADJECTIVE
extremely advanced
Synonyms
STRONG
advanced current groundbreaking high-tech innovative latter-day modern new ultramodern

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While not as important as the cutting edge chips from U.S.,

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Without him, England lacked punch, creativity and cutting edge.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

While a handful of star researchers on the cutting edge of science attract federal grants in the tens-of-millions of dollars, faculty in the social sciences and humanities often struggle to generate six figures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Some companies are already pushing to the cutting edge of AI defense—providing examples others should follow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Mostly because this escapade cried out for a cutting edge to go with its larklike quality.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison