cutting edge vs forefront

cutting edge and forefront both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cutting edge	Yes	No	No	No
forefront	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, cutting edge and forefront are synonyms defined as:

cutting edge and forefront: the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field

Other synonyms of cutting edge include vanguard.

cutting edge (noun)	forefront (noun)
the sharp cutting side of the blade of a knife	the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field
the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field	the part in the front or nearest the viewer