Explore Cusp through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like point or leaflet. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Cusp meaning
- A sharp point or pointed end.
- An important moment when a decision is made that will determine future events.
- A point of a curve where the curve is continuous but has no derivative, but such that it has a derivative at every nearby point.
Using Cusp
- The main meaning on this page is: A sharp point or pointed end. | An important moment when a decision is made that will determine future events. | A point of a curve where the curve is continuous but has no derivative, but such that it has a derivative at every nearby point.
- Useful related words include: point, leaflet, flap, tip.
- In the example corpus, cusp often appears in combinations such as: the cusp, cusp of, cusp between.
Context around Cusp
- Average sentence length in these examples: 27.9 words
- Position in the sentence: 1 start, 13 middle, 6 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Cusp
- In this selection, "cusp" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 27.9 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, initiative and polar stand out and add context to how "cusp" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include on the cusp of becoming and is the cusp of the. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "cusp" sits close to words such as alejandro, antennas and blond, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with cusp
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Born on January 19th, Gaara is a Capricorn on the cusp of Aquarius. (13 words)
For a franchise on the cusp of celebrating its 100th season, how long can be very long. (17 words)
Judge Robert Altham, Honorary Recorder of Preston, said: “This was on the very cusp of dangerous driving. (17 words)
I’m closer with some than others, I see some of them more than others, but they all have been very integral to getting me to where I am right now, which is healthy, on the cusp of entering a new job industry, and on June 1st, moving to Denver Colorado. (51 words)
Even though part-timers continue to be sprinkled into the mix, there are plenty of new names rising up the card and right on the cusp of being solidified as top stars for the next decade, a list that includes Belair, Ripley and Theory himself. (45 words)
ByteDance is effectively controlled by the CCP, so we have to ask whether we want the CCP to control what is on the cusp of becoming the most powerful media company in America," the Wisconsin Republican told NBC Chuck Todd on Sunday. (42 words)
Example sentences (20)
The three missions are all part of the Grand Challenge Initiative – Cusp, a series of nine sounding rocket missions exploring the polar cusp.
In most systems of house division, the ascendant is the cusp of the 1st house and the midheaven is the cusp of the 10th house.
After almost a month of waiting, is finally on the cusp of returning, and they have perfectly whetted fans' appetites by releasing an awesome new trailer.
Bennett was also a Heisman Finalist, and is on the cusp of becoming the first quarterback in the College Football Playoff era to win back-to-back titles.
Blended into this was his ongoing exploration of male elegance, this time centered around the cusp of adulthood, all limber sensuality and innocence.
Born on January 19th, Gaara is a Capricorn on the cusp of Aquarius.
But Grenek, who freely admits that the season was a learning experience for him following a long run as a collegiate coach, feels like his team could be on the cusp of being very good, very soon.
ByteDance is effectively controlled by the CCP, so we have to ask whether we want the CCP to control what is on the cusp of becoming the most powerful media company in America," the Wisconsin Republican told NBC Chuck Todd on Sunday.
David, a young American in Paris is on the cusp of living the rest of his conventional life following an engagement to Hella.
Even though part-timers continue to be sprinkled into the mix, there are plenty of new names rising up the card and right on the cusp of being solidified as top stars for the next decade, a list that includes Belair, Ripley and Theory himself.
For a franchise on the cusp of celebrating its 100th season, how long can be very long.
For young attorneys on the cusp of their careers, understanding the nuances of top law firms can pave the way for a future marked by growth and success.
He's been through more relationships than most comic characters go through in their lives, and always seems to be on the cusp of achieving happiness before he makes some mistake that sets him right back to square one.
If he knocks over vastly improved American Chris Eubanks in round three, then he will sit right on the cusp.
I’m closer with some than others, I see some of them more than others, but they all have been very integral to getting me to where I am right now, which is healthy, on the cusp of entering a new job industry, and on June 1st, moving to Denver Colorado.
In the early 1900s, the population was almost wiped out, but successful conservation efforts through the last century pulled the animals back from the cusp of extinction.
In the early 1970s, Nicholson and were both on the cusp of becoming not just successful, but quintessential.
In the small coastal town of Manzanillo, Costa Rica, filmmaker Kim Torres enlists the local teens and adolescents to share their stories, lies, and fantasies on the cusp of a cataclysmic event.
Judge Robert Altham, Honorary Recorder of Preston, said: “This was on the very cusp of dangerous driving.
Less well known is that PNG’s economy is on the cusp of a ‘golden’ era of resources investment that will power spectacular growth.
Common combinations with cusp
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the cusp 195×
- cusp of 184×
- cusp between 2×
- cusp or 2×