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as in vanguards
the innovators of new concepts, styles, and techniques especially in the arts
an urban enclave that has an established reputation for being hospitable to artists who are part of the cutting edge
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as in leading edges
the leading or most important part of a movement
a company that has always been on the cutting edge of the new electronic media
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Recent Examples of cutting edges
Surprisingly, it was found that stingers use a distinct layering of zinc at the tip, followed by manganese, while pincers are reinforced with zinc and iron specifically along their cutting edges.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Apr. 2026
Placing cutting edges along the handle might seem like a risky design choice.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026
Sharpen mower blades when the cutting edges begin to dull.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2026
So it was decreed that the cutting edges of knives should be turned towards their owners, thus symbolizing their peaceful intent.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Apr. 2026
Placing cutting edges along the handle might seem like a risky design choice.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026
Sharpen mower blades when the cutting edges begin to dull.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2026
So it was decreed that the cutting edges of knives should be turned towards their owners, thus symbolizing their peaceful intent.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting edges
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The once-insurgent vanguards who cast their first votes for Barack Obama have relinquished their cool factor to Gen Z, who will one day undergo the same process themselves as time continues its relentless march forward.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Pants-optional dressing was arguably the biggest fashion trend of 2025, with celebrity style vanguards like Heidi Klum, Gisele Bündchen, and Sydney Sweeney opting to leave their pants at home in favor of cheeky outfits—and Eva Longoria is getting on the pantsless bandwagon.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
29 Dec. 2025
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Traveling over five times the speed of sound generates immense friction and drag, resulting in the leading edges reaching temperatures beyond 1,650 °C (3,000 °F).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Dec. 2025
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Ben Johnson’s Bears are pioneers in the field of loopy comebacks.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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While Kendrick Lamar was conquering the hip-hop world, Rashad was honing an introspective style inspired by Southern hip-hop pioneers like Lil Wayne and OutKast.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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From the front lines of cybersecurity and financial crime, Silicon Valley technologists like me have already seen where AI is taking the software industry.—
Victor Fang,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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For healthcare workers on the front lines, many of whom have become victims of the terror themselves, the pressure is not just physical but psychological.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Starting the service in 2021 with just three vehicles, the operation now fields 21 vans and sport utility vehicles offering round-the-clock response throughout the region.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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The queue for vans was growing.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Coworth forefronts its equestrian roots, with stables on site as well as polo fields.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cutting edges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutting%20edges. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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