as in emphasized
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 foregrounded
While Elliott became the cast’s newest addition, Demi Moore was foregrounded as a major player, with her character Cami Miller taking up the mantle of MTEX CEO following her husband’s sudden death in Season 1.
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Kai Naima Williams,
Variety,
27 May 2026
If in previous seasons, Euphoria foregrounded erotic imagery to make a point about the confusing and often painful process of coming to terms with one’s sexuality, now that poignancy is gone.
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Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
But his social consciousness shone through even in films where politics aren’t explicitly foregrounded.
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Vikram Murthi,
The Atlantic,
22 Feb. 2026
Her humanity is foregrounded, and Lloyd Parry avoids sensationalism by honing in on his strengths; his knowledge of the culture and justice system of both Japan and England and his ability to communicate the foibles and quirks of both.
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Rebecca Hannigan,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Here, the effort is foregrounded.
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Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
Church attendance has been a growing topic of conversation online after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who often foregrounded his faith.
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Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
30 Sep. 2025
Henry Jaglom, the independent filmmaker whose work foregrounded the stories of women, focused on the inner workings of the Industry and often paralleled his own life experiences, has died at age 87.
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Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
Their narratives garner little-to-no media attention or political mobilization, and their stories are seldom foregrounded in contemporary conversations about state violence.
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Lashawn Harris
august 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
Kai Naima Williams,
Variety,
27 May 2026
If in previous seasons, Euphoria foregrounded erotic imagery to make a point about the confusing and often painful process of coming to terms with one’s sexuality, now that poignancy is gone.
—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
But his social consciousness shone through even in films where politics aren’t explicitly foregrounded.
—
Vikram Murthi,
The Atlantic,
22 Feb. 2026
Her humanity is foregrounded, and Lloyd Parry avoids sensationalism by honing in on his strengths; his knowledge of the culture and justice system of both Japan and England and his ability to communicate the foibles and quirks of both.
—
Rebecca Hannigan,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Here, the effort is foregrounded.
—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
Church attendance has been a growing topic of conversation online after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who often foregrounded his faith.
—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
30 Sep. 2025
Henry Jaglom, the independent filmmaker whose work foregrounded the stories of women, focused on the inner workings of the Industry and often paralleled his own life experiences, has died at age 87.
—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
Their narratives garner little-to-no media attention or political mobilization, and their stories are seldom foregrounded in contemporary conversations about state violence.
—
Lashawn Harris
august 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foregrounded
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Since Craig Breslow took over as chief baseball officer the club has instead emphasized college pitchers, particularly big-bodied flamethrowers out of the SEC.
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And, following his death, Anixter’s family also emphasized just how deeply baseball shaped his life.
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Early in the first quarter, Stirtz highlighted his off-ball repertoire and spatial awareness in drifting to the left wing for an open 3-pointer — his first of two makes Saturday.
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In another recent study on the impact of AI on jobs, the California AI-unemployment tracker examined the state across industries, education levels and region and highlighted some worrying trends.
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Jack Compton / Getty Images Gray also stressed the importance of keeping the locker room together despite the frustrating stretch.
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For a family already scared and stressed, that free access made a big difference.
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Anne Hathaway’s latest Instagram post featured more than just an exciting announcement.
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The song also featured heavily in the series’ promotional materials.
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“Foregrounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregrounded. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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