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noun

ˈlē-diŋ- How to pronounce leading edge (audio)
Definition of leading edgenext
as in forefront
the leading or most important part of a movement an activist who is on the leading edge of the fight for equal marriage rights

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adjective

as in modern

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Recent Examples of leading edge
Noun
The start-up scene, with its conferences, workshops, and accelerators; its Silicon Valley–like culture; its foreign investors and advisers; looked to him and others like the leading edge of such a threat. — Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026 The leading edge of the plume is expected to reach the western Gulf Coast first, with early impacts along the Texas shoreline before spreading east toward Louisiana and other Gulf states. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Adjective
Those moves made Intuit a leading-edge business model in the AI era—a high-profile example of how to go all-in on AI and simultaneously all-in on humans. — Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026 However, its leading-edge manufacturing prowess has fallen behind the likes of TSMC and South Korea’s Samsung Foundry. — Kevin Stankiewicz,zev Fima, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for leading edge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leading edge
  1. forefront
  2. modern
  3. latest
  4. newest
  5. contemporary
  6. recent
  7. cutting-edge
  8. current
Noun
  • For one official in Los Angeles County, the threat of a fire was at the forefront.
    — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • French oak contributes richness without overwhelming the fruit, allowing citrus, stone fruit and fresh acidity to remain at the forefront.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of forefront
Adjective
  • In a statement, an AT&T spokesperson said modern alternatives to copper hold up better during disasters and said landline service wouldn’t be discontinued until at least June 1, 2027.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
  • The asymmetrical silhouette is also fresh and modern, and Quince's supple Italian nappa leather looks far more expensive than its price.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of modern
Adjective
  • The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2023
  • The American Western drama is the latest of Taylor Sheridan's ever-growing Yellowstone franchise surrounding the legacy of the Dutton family from west of the Mississippi.
    — Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Feb. 2023
Definition of latest
Adjective
  • But that will all soon change when the century-old baseball diamond gets newest-generation synthetic turf, striped for football (both flag and tackle), soccer and lacrosse, beneath a digital scoreboard, aluminum bleacher seating for 500 and dugouts that double as dressing rooms.
    — Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2026
Definition of newest
Adjective
  • Dubbed Camp Meeker Cabin, the project strips mountain living back to its quieter essentials, while still embracing contemporary environmental design.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • The architecture is intentionally clean and contemporary, understated but elegant.
    — David Caraccio Updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of contemporary
Adjective
  • In another recent study on the impact of AI on jobs, the California AI-unemployment tracker examined the state across industries, education levels and region and highlighted some worrying trends.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • While in line with recent guidance from the Department of Energy, the recommendation drew the ire of a number of Republicans.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of recent
Adjective
  • The frontier models—the most advanced, cutting-edge AI systems— are closed completely and the trend is accelerating.
    — David Siegel, Fortune, 3 July 2026
  • If an employee does not understand that their digital behavior impacts business continuity, no investment in cutting-edge software will be enough.
    — Vicente Pava, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of cutting-edge
Adjective
  • The union says it’s already made concessions at the bargaining table but with little offered in return to improve current conditions and wages.
    — Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago’s past.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of current

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“Leading edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leading%20edge. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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