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
Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
Holzinger’s feminist decadence foregrounds the violence against women that this history aestheticized and perpetuated.
—Caroline Lillian Schopp, Artforum, 13 May 2026
Experienced together, the mix foregrounds themes of his otherwise enigmatic spirit.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Rather than focusing on Armstrong’s story, the film foregrounds the voices of Wilson’s family, friends, and fellow cyclists, exploring how grief reshaped their lives in the aftermath of her death.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
The Kimbell show foregrounds how these works were used in the devotional and liturgical life of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
—Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
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
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
Verb
The result of that impromptu and wildly generative session, Rain Music, foregrounds each musician’s strengths—Niño’s verdant and atmospheric percussion lines, Timothy’s nesting-doll chords and ambient-minded constructions—without ever playing favorites.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
Holzinger’s feminist decadence foregrounds the violence against women that this history aestheticized and perpetuated.
—Caroline Lillian Schopp, Artforum, 13 May 2026
Experienced together, the mix foregrounds themes of his otherwise enigmatic spirit.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Rather than focusing on Armstrong’s story, the film foregrounds the voices of Wilson’s family, friends, and fellow cyclists, exploring how grief reshaped their lives in the aftermath of her death.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
The Kimbell show foregrounds how these works were used in the devotional and liturgical life of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
—Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foregrounds
Verb
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Berger also emphasizes their openness to all formats, citing Brown’s pre-school series Tab Time, which began life on YouTube in 2021, an example of this.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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Latter-day Saints also reject the Nicene Creed, which emphasizes the doctrine of the Trinity as one divine being.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Where to donate blood or platelets Here are the permanent American Red Cross blood and platelet donation centers in the Sacramento area, but the organization also hosts blood drives throughout the region.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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General Atomics already operates the DIII-D National Fusion Facility, one of the leading magnetic-fusion research centers in the United States.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Ritter's research on IPO companies highlights that companies entering the market with exceptionally high price-to-sales ratios have, on average, struggled to meet the optimistic expectations embedded in their valuations.—
Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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My firm's report highlights growing skepticism and a shift toward credible, independent evidence such as regulation and scientific traceability.—
Alyn Franklin,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Permanent chancellor search One of Santiago’s key focuses is appointing a permanent chancellor.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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One of the main focuses of support for the campaign is to endow staff positions.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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But Saxbe stresses a lot of men could use psychotherapy or support groups that bring dads together, as well as more time bonding with loved ones in general.—
Keith Wagstaff,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Sharp blades cut cleanly instead of tearing the grass, which stresses a lawn and increases the risk of disease.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
Verb
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There, the airport features 247 restaurants and cafes, 16 lounges, and plenty to explore in the Jewel, including the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, an impressive hedge maze, and more.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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The clip features a look at the work the organization has done over the years, as well as throwback photos and videos of Lane.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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