leading edge

[lee-ding] / ˈli dɪŋ /

NOUN

forward edge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cutting edge forefront vanguard

WEAK

front front edge point state-of-the-art van

ADJECTIVE

most highly advanced

Synonyms

STRONG

advanced avant-garde contemporary creative current cutting-edge groundbreaking innovative latter-day modern synchronic ultramodern up-to-the-minute

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The leading edge represents the planet's morning side, where atmospheric winds carry air from the cooler night side toward the intensely hot day side.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Board of Education was on the leading edge by adopting an on-campus student cellphone ban in June 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

After conceding four from an accurate first over, Jacks got one to grip to take the leading edge of Mendis.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Television was also the leading edge of the rising consumer society: an ad-driven medium running all day in American homes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Being on the leading edge of integration was not for the faint of heart.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

leading edge

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