forefront

noun

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

Examples of forefront in a Sentence

a politician who was in the forefront of women's rights
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The bounds and limits of free speech have been at the forefront of people's minds since conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination. Rosalind Bowling, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Sep. 2025 As the first female CEO of a major music publisher and the first woman to chair a global music company, Gerson brings more than three decades of leadership at the forefront of culture. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025 The state's temperature is also warming at a rate two to three times the global average, putting Alaska at the forefront of climate change concerns. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025 DeLillo Chevrolet is also working to be at the forefront of promoting electric and hybrid vehicles, according to its site. Jessica Peralta, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forefront

Word History

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forefront. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.

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forefront

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

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