How to Use cutting edge in a Sentence

cutting edge

noun
  • He's a director who tries to keep his films right on the cutting edge.
  • And that’s at the cutting edge of the world.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
  • This was cutting edge science at the time.
    — Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Here are a few ways pi is being used on the cutting edge of science.
    — ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Smith says taking smart risks to stay on the cutting edge is essential.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 17 June 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
  • Remember back when an open-plan layout was considered cutting edge?
    — Mary Holland, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
  • Every winter, so many people come into town, exposing us to maybe the cutting edge of the art world at all times.
    — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
  • At the same time, the catalogue groans under the weight of all the local talent working at the cutting edge of the form.
    — Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Ukraine’s use of cutting edge drone technology is turning the tide in the war with Russia.
    — Greg Dixon, NPR, 12 June 2026
  • This is a program that’s been on the cutting edge for years, and NIL has done nothing to change that.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
  • McDaniel is on the cutting edge of offensive football.
    — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
  • An age where cable TV was the growing, modern presence, and flip phones and pagers were cutting edge.
    — The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
  • On paper, the company will look completely cutting edge.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • The blade has a cutting edge—the opposite side, the wing, should face towards the upper deck, and the cutting edge should face towards the ground.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
  • The update isn’t going to be restricted to these most cutting edge TCL sets, though.
    — John Archer, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • But over time, the cutting edges on a drill bit will wear down, causing materials start to splinter, leading to chipped wood or damaged walls.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 5 June 2026
  • The industry relies on connected tech ranging from cutting edge to 20 years old.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • 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
  • This company has been on the cutting edge of technology since its inception, and its focus on tech has led to amazing scale.
    — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Position it so the cutting edge is parallel to the front of the grinding wheel, at about a 60-degree angle.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 5 June 2026
  • Not everything is wireless, though, which is where Sonos is merging the traditional with the cutting edge.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
  • The poor recruitment, defensive lapses and lack of cutting edge that have characterised this season were all on display.
    — Steve Madeley, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Maglev trains represent the cutting edge of ground transportation, faster, smoother, and quieter than anything before.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
  • On the cutting edge of the writing world, DéLana shared her insights and musings on a podcast and Substack.
    — Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025
  • Well, near Cardiff, which will be home to a fleet of 36 cutting edge tram-trains – a centerpiece of the region’s new transport network.
    — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
  • There’s plenty of cutting edge technology inside the Canvas L to make sure all that power is put to best use, too.
    — John Archer, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • Amid declining enrollment, perhaps AI offers a way for districts to both cut costs and seem cutting edge.
    — Niral Shah, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
  • But inside, the agency is operating on the cutting edge of technology.
    — Bo Evans, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026

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