as in emphasizing
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 foregrounding
Ingelsby preserves the thrills of a relentless investigation while foregrounding his ensemble’s relatable — often painfully so — experiences with guilt and forgiveness.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foregrounding
Verb
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Emily Ruff, owner and principal designer of Cohesively Curated Interiors, echoes this statement, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful organisation.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
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Technically, his performance notably accompanies the musical text with drum breaks and underscoring between scenes, emphasizing the musicality of McCraney’s writing and the actors’ tempo.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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President Marcos South Korean] Ambassador Lee for the HD Hyundai steel cutting ceremony, highlighting Subic Bay's strategic role in the Luzon Economic Corridor.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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These books teach readers about the field of neuroscience while also highlighting diverse perspectives on how the brain works.—
Kevin Dickinson,
Big Think,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Muscles are built only by stressing them through lifting weights or other physical activity.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Rice underlines Taylor’s point by stressing that two dozen-plus Emmy nominations bring more than bragging rights.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For close to an hour, the band, including The Black Crowes’ singer Chris Robinson, Brad Whitford, Buck Johnson, Robert DeLeo, and Eric Kretz, put on a rollicking opening set featuring everything from Crowes cuts to Stone Temple Pilots covers, and even a shredding appearance from Slash.—
John Lonsdale,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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The track is packed with thrills, featuring three 360-degree spirals, an 80-foot double helix, two uphill stretches, and a mid-race bridge that offers the perfect chance to size up your opponent and take in the views.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Foregrounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregrounding. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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