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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As the franchise prepares to make its first World Series appearance in 44 years against the Tampa Bay Rays, Uecker has returned to the forefront of the baseball world. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026 The category grew 3 percent to 251 billion euros in 2025, with sustainability and regenerative hospitality at the forefront. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 You are centered on the here and now, and thinking about five or 10 years down the road is not at the forefront of your mind. — Marci Lee Nilsen, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026 Turner and Lowden have each had their moment in the Bond rumor mill, with Lowden recently moving to the forefront. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forefront

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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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