as in to emphasize
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
repeatedly foregrounded his experience in international affairs in the course of his campaign for the presidency
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Recent Examples of foreground
Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Galaxies are observed in the background while stars from the Milky Way shine bright in the foreground.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 23 June 2025
Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
The capsule continues to foreground the use of regionally characteristic materials such as jade, cinnabar, porcelain, and Asian cultural symbols like 玄武 (the Black Tortoise) and 青龙 (the Azure Dragon).
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Verb
The joint post, captioned simply with an infinity sign, shows the pair in a series of photos, first sharing a kiss, with Krakow's engagement ring in the foreground, then side by side on a green lawn in their wedding attire.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Galaxies are observed in the background while stars from the Milky Way shine bright in the foreground.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 23 June 2025
Noun
Indeed, the restaurant strikes me as a perfect choice for solo dining: belly up to the bar for a glass from the strong wine list, which foregrounds small producers, and order something to nibble on, or dive into, or bask in.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
The capsule continues to foreground the use of regionally characteristic materials such as jade, cinnabar, porcelain, and Asian cultural symbols like 玄武 (the Black Tortoise) and 青龙 (the Azure Dragon).
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreground
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That said, many policymakers have emphasized taking a wait and see approach to monetary policy in the coming months as the economic impact of government policy plays out.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Both organizations emphasized improvements made to welfare systems and reporting procedures since 2016, when Endemol merged with Shine, and again in 2020 when Banijay acquired Endemol Shine.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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The account, originally meant to help fund both of their college expenses, has now become the center of a family disagreement.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Epstein has long been at the center of conspiracy theories since his death while in jail in 2019, including from many of Trump’s own supporters.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
31 July 2025
Verb
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The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) highlights how sleep deficiency, on the other hand, impairs these abilities and is linked to emotional issues, depression, and risky behaviors—especially in children and teens.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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This case study highlights the value of using local knowledge to design for local markets.—
Oludolapo Makinde,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Over time, Ozzy's two main focuses became music and family.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Conversations among the passengers and Field School people started to become the focus, the fishing a distraction, and people starting giving the bait buckets nervous looks.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Bengals worth 'driving over 1,000 potholes' Multiple commenters stressed the importance of keeping the Bengals in Cincinnati.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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The commenter stressed the potential consequences of an unsecured pet in an accident.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Northern Kentucky's newest bridge will feature three steel arches, reaching 58 feet high over the Licking River.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.—
Fred Schruers,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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“Foreground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreground. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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