cutting edges

plural of cutting edge
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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 With no sharp cutting edges, the Vulyx is claimed to be TSA-compliant. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 July 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 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. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 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
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Noun
  • The great technological leaps in American history have often featured influential industrialists who step forward as vanguards, leading the way to a better tomorrow while emerging as major players in extreme endeavors.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • 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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  • The company will evaluate applications for nose cones, fins, leading edges, bulkheads, and other high-performance structures that require precision and durability.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026
  • 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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  • New Atlas noted at the time that Samsung was following the path already established by pioneers such as Oura, but its arrival was a clear sign that smart rings were no longer just an experimental niche.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Industry pioneers such as SpaceX’s Starlink have developed optical inter-satellite links for defense and commercial constellations, deploying large numbers of laser terminals across Starlink and Starshield.
    — Rohit Jha, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • From the C-suite to the front lines of the labor market, resilience is a mindset that must be deliberately cultivated in organizations and individuals alike.
    — Philip Weinberg, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Video posted by the Yemeni military showed strikes on various Houthi positions across several front lines.
    — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The suspects were arrested while traveling in white vans near RAF Fairford.
    — Steve Hendrix, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • More than 40,000 Rivian electric delivery vans were operating in Amazon’s network by 2026, up from more than 30,000 at the end of 2025.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • One of the real forefronts in the field right now is figuring out how to solve the delivery problem for all these other tissue types.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 11 June 2026
  • Coworth forefronts its equestrian roots, with stables on site as well as polo fields.
    — Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026

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“Cutting edges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutting%20edges. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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