What does "cutting-edge" mean?

Representing the forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field.

What is a synonym for "cutting-edge"?

Common synonyms include: up to date, up-to-date, with-it.

Cutting-edge

adj

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Adjective

1
Representing the forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field.

Adjective

1
in accord with the most fashionable ideas or style wordnet

Synonyms

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up to date up-to-date with-it

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"Scientists have sought these answers for more than 60 years, but the investigation requires sending a probe right through the unrelenting heat of the corona. Today, this is finally possible with cutting-edge thermal engineering advances that can protect the mission on its daring journey."

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