forefront

noun

fore·​front ˈfȯr-ˌfrənt How to pronounce forefront (audio)
Synonyms of forefrontnext
: 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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As a two-time pandemic mom with a full-time job and part-time child care, this issue has long been at the forefront of my mind and eroded my sense of mental and physical health. Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 26 Dec. 2025 The party has traditionally held the advantage in voters’ opinions on the handling of the economy, a matter that has remained at the forefront of voters’ minds for the last few election cycles. Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 26 Dec. 2025 Jimmy Kimmel Live found itself at the forefront of national conversation in September when ABC abruptly suspended the show after affiliate groups like Sinclair and Nexstar preempted the show following a suggestion from FCC Chair Brendan Carr. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Dec. 2025 With the theme ‘global creativity and the fashion imagination,’ this conference gathers visionary minds to dive into inspiring topics at the forefront of fashion, such as cross-cultural creativity, innovation through heritage, storytelling in fashion, and global sourcing. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forefront

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 31 Dec. 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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