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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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

Boston Scientific is at the leading edge of technological advancement.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

As Akira watched, the app updated and the leading edge of the fire jumped closer to the road.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

leading edge

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