as in emphasizes
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 foregrounds
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
The film foregrounds resilience but also survivor’s guilt.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
As co-producer, Jay Som’s Melina Duterte foregrounds texture and dimension, balancing gloss with crunchy vocals that feel like acrylics gliding down your back.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 9 Mar. 2026
Eco effort As part of Hyatt, the hotel follows broader brand sustainability initiatives, including energy and water conservation measures, though this isn’t a property that foregrounds eco messaging.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
This is critical for extracting detail from faint nebulae and nightscape foregrounds.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Nowadays, many such things are replaced with CG, but this is a film that foregrounds human craftsmanship.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
And this strikingly immediate version foregrounds intimacy and texture.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Her campaign foregrounds her interest in the economic development of the district, her background in the provision of mental health services and notes her environmental bona fides and her master’s degree in wildlife science, which would be an interesting addition to the Springfield Democrats.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Alpha Bank Accessibility Award foregrounds films and filmmakers that shed light on the experience of disability and the issue of equal participation in arts.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
The film foregrounds resilience but also survivor’s guilt.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
As co-producer, Jay Som’s Melina Duterte foregrounds texture and dimension, balancing gloss with crunchy vocals that feel like acrylics gliding down your back.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 9 Mar. 2026
Eco effort As part of Hyatt, the hotel follows broader brand sustainability initiatives, including energy and water conservation measures, though this isn’t a property that foregrounds eco messaging.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
This is critical for extracting detail from faint nebulae and nightscape foregrounds.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Nowadays, many such things are replaced with CG, but this is a film that foregrounds human craftsmanship.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
And this strikingly immediate version foregrounds intimacy and texture.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Her campaign foregrounds her interest in the economic development of the district, her background in the provision of mental health services and notes her environmental bona fides and her master’s degree in wildlife science, which would be an interesting addition to the Springfield Democrats.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foregrounds
Verb
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Paul Advisory & Legal Group PLLC emphasizes that protection strategies are strongest when they are integrated into the business long before a sale is imminent.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Jupiter Direct emphasizes the value of consistent, small habits, rather than momentary, flash-in-the-pan type efforts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Warriors, who lost three centers on Friday, are signing former Utah Jazz and Miami Heat 7-foot center Omer Yurtseven to a 10-day contract, according to multiple reports.—
Jon Becker,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The spa itself sprawls 64,000 square feet and has a cluster of treatment pavilions, fitness centers, and outdoor pools where hydrotherapy sessions are performed (my partner turned to jelly after a particularly effective water shiatsu session).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Charles Wylie, the museum’s curator of photography, says the exhibit highlights the centrality of the Black experience in American history, from the tragedies to the mundaneness of family life.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Parks Department created an interactive map that highlights all wildflower blooms in the state right now.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
13 Mar. 2026
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One of his main focuses as chief will be on staffing.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
9 Mar. 2026
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This legislative session, Republicans and Democrats have both said electricity affordability was one of their focuses, and both the House and Senate passed House Bill 1002 to tackle that issue.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Campbell stresses the importance of explaining to this age group to not take other people's medications.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Still, Wachter stresses, AI is not a replacement for a doctor.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The missile system features an inertial navigation system (INS) and mid-course Global Positioning System (GPS) guidance.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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The evening features a silent auction, student achievement booths, live performances and dinner.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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