CUTTING EDGES Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

cutting edges

noun

plural of cutting edge

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

Definition of vanguards

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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

Definition of leading edges

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Digital dyeing is transforming how fashion gets its color, and one of the technology’s pioneers is now undergoing a transformation of its own.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
These platforms could simultaneously help the AI pioneers and power users in the operating forces learn and evolve more quickly.

— Emelia S. Probasco, Foreign Affairs, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of pioneers

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Districts like Rasuwa have faced historically high poverty rates, and are on the front lines of the climate crisis, at risk of disasters like forest fires and landslides.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Still, the debate is raging with voice actors on the front lines.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of front lines

Noun

Between 2023 and 2025, the state spent close to $30 million on helicopter engines, cargo vans and trailers, all tied to immigration enforcement efforts.

— Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
Crew trucks and vans surrounded the aircraft on the tarmac, video captured by CNN affiliate WBBM showed.

— Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of vans

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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