FOREGROUNDING Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

foregrounding

verb

present participle of foreground

as in emphasizing

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on repeatedly foregrounded his experience in international affairs in the course of his campaign for the presidency

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Recent Examples of foregrounding By foregrounding these credentials, such accounts implicitly credit established political connections and organizational base—rather than a single consultant’s strategy—as central to Pelosi’s rise. — Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026 Beginning in the nineteen-twenties, millions of dollars were poured into making those schools great, with a new curriculum foregrounding civics and self-improvement. — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 15 July 2026 Go-Sam outlines Australia’s attempt to create a home for Indigenous cultural materials and a National Resting Place for unprovenanced and low-provenanced ancestral remains, foregrounding the complexity of relying on architecture to reconcile past harms. — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 26 June 2026 Sonically, Hazel Eyes is said to blend baroque pop, British folk, outlaw country and left-field R&B while foregrounding Smith’s signature vocal performances and intimate songwriting. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 24 June 2026 Undoubtedly, these reconsiderations have been a largely positive exercise, foregrounding not only more equitable but more accurate and more engaging histories, and opening gallery and museum doors to previously excluded artists (even if many have suffered with the ups and downs of speculation). — Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026 Your mileage may vary with senseless AI text as a source of amusement, but there’s something to be said about foregrounding AI’s often absurd flaws and its potential for misuse, rather than dressing it up as some impartial arbiter of factuality. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 13 May 2026 On their first album under the moniker, the two noisemakers from Animal Collective delight in this combination, foregrounding campfire acoustics while sinister drones lurk around the corner. — Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026 The tactic of foregrounding technology reflects the changing asset mix at Fox, which has made a number of M&A deals in the tech sector and last year entered subscription streaming with the launch of Fox One. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 May 2026

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Summary Frank Naeymi-Rad, a doctor and computer scientist, recounts a pivotal healthcare AI project at a VA hospital, emphasizing that clinical data accuracy is paramount.

— Frank Naeymi-Rad, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Boston police urged people to celebrate responsibly while emphasizing enhanced safety measures.

— Paul Burton, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of emphasizing

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Ukraine did not shoot down any of the ballistic missiles fired at it overnight, according to an Air Force statement, again highlighting its short supply of missiles interceptors.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
The Moon conjoins Venus in Libra and your 1st House of Self, highlighting your presence, style, mood, and personal magnetism.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of highlighting

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The article urges individuals, partners, and medical professionals to recognize red flags and proactively seek support, stressing that preparedness and open communication are vital for maternal well-being.

— John Samuels, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
The younger Pallister credited Janelle with never forcing her into the sport and stressing the need to have fun.

— Peter Baugh, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of stressing

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Stewart stayed strong on her go-to outfit formula in a black Dickies jacket, vintage tee, silk shorts, and Converse high-top sneakers, with the bomber jacket also featuring a red pocket accent.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026
Rovers’ old Belle Vue base, which is now housing, featuring a couple of nods to the site’s heritage, isn’t far away, either, just across from Doncaster Racecourse.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

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