Definitions

leading edge

[lee-ding] / ˈli dɪŋ /

NOUN

forward edge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cutting edge forefront vanguard

WEAK

front front edge point state-of-the-art van

ADJECTIVE

most highly advanced

Synonyms

STRONG

advanced avant-garde contemporary creative current cutting-edge groundbreaking innovative latter-day modern synchronic ultramodern up-to-the-minute

Example Sentences

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Board of Education was on the leading edge by adopting an on-campus student cellphone ban in June 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

After conceding four from an accurate first over, Jacks got one to grip to take the leading edge of Mendis.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

"It had been assumed that faults follow the leading edge of the subducting slab, but this example deviates from that," Materna said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2026

They worried about allowing American firms to sell Chinese customers chips that are at or near the leading edge in terms of computing capability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

Being on the leading edge of integration was not for the faint of heart.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

leading edge

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