Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Alberto Carvalho introduced “Ed” the AI chatbot amid fanfare in March 2024, touting a revolutionary tool that would put the district at the leading edge of school technology.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

The first chance offered was a leading edge that flew to deep third man, with Rashid unable to take the catch or flick the ball back inside the rope.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 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

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

It took like half an hour for the leading edge of the storm to pass.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen