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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Florida has long been at the forefront of fetal personhood policies. CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026 The brand at the forefront of these unprecedented steals? Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Mar. 2026 When the band first started, Srivastava’s background wasn’t at the forefront of his songwriting. Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026 She’s danced for pop singer Paula Abdul (who’s often credited with dancing getting to the forefront of pop music) actor Dick Van Dyke and reggaeton artist Ozuna. Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026 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 22 Mar. 2026.

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forefront

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

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