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 nursery industry, once reliant on seasonal foot traffic and word-of-mouth marketing, is now at the forefront of an e-commerce boom with direct-to-consumer sales and social media playing a critical role. Tammy Sons, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 Our support team is available to assist users in navigating difficulties and ensuring that the principles of fairness and cultural exchange remain at the forefront of every au pair stay. Ashley Vega, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025 Zipline says safety is at the forefront of their autonomous delivery aircraft. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2025 The Association for Accessible Medicines (AAM), a trade group for generic drug companies, has been at the forefront of dire warnings about the effects of tariffs on the generic industry. Joseph Choi, The Hill, 22 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 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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