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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Recent Examples of leading edge
Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Heavy rain, powerful winds and a series of tornadoes struck Florida from the storm’s leading edge, the National Hurricane Center said Wednesday.
—Robin Webb, Sun Sentinel, 10 Oct. 2024
The same is true for Russia’s nuclear power industry: touted for years as the leading edge of Russian industry, the state nuclear power monopoly, Rosatom, has yet to build a single plant besides the Bushehr plant in Iran, which took decades to complete.
—Eugene B. Rumer, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2019
In the second half of the 20th century, Indy racing gave up its place at the leading edge of automotive creativity to Formula One.
—Emma Grey Ellis, WIRED, 27 May 2016
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The tech giant has remained at the leading edge of its industry by consistently adding services that give clients as much value as possible.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Heavy rain, powerful winds and a series of tornadoes struck Florida from the storm’s leading edge, the National Hurricane Center said Wednesday.
—Robin Webb, Sun Sentinel, 10 Oct. 2024
The same is true for Russia’s nuclear power industry: touted for years as the leading edge of Russian industry, the state nuclear power monopoly, Rosatom, has yet to build a single plant besides the Bushehr plant in Iran, which took decades to complete.
—Eugene B. Rumer, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2019
In the second half of the 20th century, Indy racing gave up its place at the leading edge of automotive creativity to Formula One.
—Emma Grey Ellis, WIRED, 27 May 2016
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leading edge
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The protest focused on a range of issues that marchers believed were under threat with the new presidency, with women's reproductive rights at the forefront.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Iran and Russia have been subjected to numerous sanctions by the West, and trade and finance are at the forefront of the treaty signed Friday.—
Ivan Nechepurenko,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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The style felt like a vintage find from the 1940s, but with modern construction.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2025
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The billionaire credits his successful career, in part, to having the freedom, and free time, in his youth to explore the world around him, to read and to think deeply without more modern distractions like smartphones and social media.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
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The Bushnell 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford The next two shows in the Broadway series at The Bushnell are culturally sensitive contemporary updates of theater classics, with the rewrites credited to some cool writers.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
12 Jan. 2025
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In this contemporary dining room, the cool sage green wall color balances out the warmth of the fiery orange in the abstract piece of art.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2025
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The 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers champ opened up about his pride and joy on a recent episode of the New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce podcast, and shared how much the historic moment means to him.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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However, the meaning of the Holy Trinity seems to have shifted in recent years, from the best watchmakers to the best brands.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
15 Jan. 2025
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Overall, while all party affiliations had an increase in current economic conditions, consumer expectations decreased for Democrats while increasing for Republicans.—
Elyse Apel | The Center Square,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
13 Jan. 2025
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Howard Hughes Holdings — Shares of the real estate developer jumped 9% after Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square proposed a deal to form a new entity to merge with the real estate company, offering current holders $85 a share.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2025
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Whether the Red Wings can keep this streak going hinges on Detroit’s ability to handle this early success under new coach Todd McLellan.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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A day after making some progress containing the Eaton fires and protecting Brentwood and Encino from the Palisades fire, firefighters across Los Angeles County were bracing for another round of powerful winds that could threaten new communities and hamper efforts to contain the firestorms.—
Andrea Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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Staff, Pro Football Network Selection: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State The advanced metrics for Jake Ferguson in 2024 weren’t kind.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2025
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Noem's nomination was advanced with a 13-2 vote, while Vought's nomination was advanced 8-7, reports NBC News.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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