forefront

noun

fore·​front ˈfȯr-ˌfrənt How to pronounce forefront (audio)
Synonyms of forefront
: the foremost part or place

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a politician who was in the forefront of women's rights
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Facing global threats, including a kingdom of undersea warriors, a new Black Panther comes to the forefront in a stirring story about life, legacy and loss. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026 With greed and ego at the forefront, the focus remains on money and power. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 31 July 2026 Two tech giants at the forefront of the artificial intelligence buildout reported quarterly earnings after the market closed on Wednesday, and the response from Wall Street analysts was a study in contrasts. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 30 July 2026 So maybe at that time, dusting off a 25-year-old album with multiple labels involved wasn’t at the forefront of anyone at Disney’s minds. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for forefront

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of forefront was in the 15th century

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forefront

noun
fore·​front -ˌfrənt How to pronounce forefront (audio)
: the most important part or place

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