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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
With extraordinary assets on the leading edge of American ingenuity — like U.S. Cyber Command, federal labs and world-class universities — there is no reason why Maryland shouldn’t already lead these areas. — Wes Moore, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025 These mines are the leading edge of what government and industry leaders in Texas hope will be a nuclear renaissance, as America’s latent nuclear sector begins to stir again. — Dylan Baddour, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024 After chipmakers broke through that level, a new set of prognosticators saw 2020 as the limit, when the leading edge was 5 nm. — Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2024 The flight recorder revealed that just after the control tower lost contact with the plane, the crew talked of significant ice buildup on the windshield and the leading edge of the wing, despite the de-ice switch being on. — CBS News, 30 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for leading edge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leading edge
  1. forefront
  2. modern
  3. latest
  4. contemporary
  5. recent
  6. current
  7. new
  8. advanced
Noun
  • Navigating Political and Ethical Considerations of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve By embracing bitcoin as a vital national reserve asset, the United States positions itself at the forefront of economic innovation, fiscal prudence, and visionary thinking.
    — Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Known for its nontraditional approach to Japanese cuisine, the upscale Uchi was at the forefront of Wynwood’s ongoing shift from taco and pizza joints and craft beer bars to focusing on upscale restaurants.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of forefront
Adjective
  • In an era dominated by CGI, Hung emphasizes the physical authenticity that defined Hong Kong action while acknowledging modern techniques.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Then Charlton joined the club’s directors and was part of the appointment process that brought Alex Ferguson south from Aberdeen in 1986 to start a second wave of modern United success.
    — Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of modern
Adjective
  • The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.
    — Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Feb. 2023
  • 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
Definition of latest
Adjective
  • However, the movie’s framing has widespread contemporary resonance, and an enormous overlap with how trans issues are discussed, particularly in how individuals who deviate from strict gender norms are so readily demonized by others.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The source familiar with the operations of Garage, the contemporary art space, told me of witnessing a scene at a popular art fair, in which officers dressed in civilian clothes approached a gallery’s stand and asked its employees to remove certain works from its display.
    — Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of contemporary
Adjective
  • China is currently facing a sluggish consumer landscape, with the most recent consumer price index in February registering its steepest fall in over a year and producer price index in contractionary territory since October 2022.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Republican attention Republicans have turned up the heat in recent weeks.
    — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of recent
Adjective
  • The data from the Common App report presents a complex picture of the current state of higher education.
    — Scott White, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • With the current Concorde Agreement expiring at the end of 2025, discussions to have a new agreement are underway between F1 teams and the Formula One Management (FOM) from 2026.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of current
Adjective
  • With respect to Korpisalo, the Sens’ love for their new goaltender has eclipsed their old flame.
    — Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Part Of A Broader Effort Suppression of tax data is not new.
    — Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of new
Adjective
  • Some grilles conceal forward-looking sensors that contribute to the car's suite of advanced driver assistance systems.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Hackman died from a combination of severe heart disease, high blood pressure and advanced Alzheimer's disease, and was likely alone in the home with his dead wife for days, authorities said.
    — Becca Longmire, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
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