as in excellent
of the very best kind
if I'm having brain surgery, I want it done at a frontline hospital
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as in forefront
the leading or most important part of a movement
Susan B. Anthony was on the front line of the struggle for woman suffrage
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Recent Examples of frontline
Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The proliferation process would therefore involve a long period of instability because Russia would have an incentive to take preventive military action to stop frontline European states acquiring the weapons to deter it.
—Mark S. Bell, Foreign Affairs, 31 Mar. 2025
Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
The community’s distaste for the arrests by federal agents rubs off on local officers on the front line.
—Alexandra Mendoza, Mercury News, 14 July 2025
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Adjective
Retail: While frontline retail positions see high turnover, management roles in this sector remain appealing to career changers.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The proliferation process would therefore involve a long period of instability because Russia would have an incentive to take preventive military action to stop frontline European states acquiring the weapons to deter it.
—Mark S. Bell, Foreign Affairs, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
Tens of thousands of soldiers have been killed in the war, many of them along the more than 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line, and Russian barrages of cities have killed more than 12,000 Ukrainian civilians, the United Nations says.
—Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
The community’s distaste for the arrests by federal agents rubs off on local officers on the front line.
—Alexandra Mendoza, Mercury News, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frontline
Adjective
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One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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Quantum computing appears to be at the forefront of what's next in tech.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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As the first major sector to offshore, apparel now has a unique opportunity—and responsibility—to be at the forefront of reshoring.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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What kind of player are Bayern getting? Perhaps lost in the deal’s context and its contributing factors is Diaz being a superb player.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Drawing upon the legacy of both the company’s founder as well as the taste and horological inclinations of Daniel Roth, these 1990s-era wristwatches are superb examples of thoughtful haute horlogerie.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025
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American science is a roaring success, giving patients hope and placing our country on the leading edge of innovation.—
Seth Tomchik,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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But the company was not always on the leading edge.—
Pete Born,
Footwear News,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Cody Bellinger, a terrific defender, couldn’t find an Ernie Clement flyball in the lights in the sixth inning, which officially resulted in a one-out triple.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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Lugo’s future Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo was terrific again Wednesday.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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This is a great UFC fight card that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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This is a place where costumes do a lot of heavy lifting, and Cady is a great example, her wardrobe shows us what is happening to her inside.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Happy Birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Brad Schmitt Hey there, new neighbors, and welcome back to our intro to Nashville and all the wonderful things the city has to offer you.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Only 38% of workers in the Cincinnati metro area are in their prime working years, placing the Queen City near the bottom among peer metro areas.—
Randy Tucker,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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As usual, Preller will be one of the prime executives to watch at the deadline, pricing every available player, including his own.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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“Frontline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontline. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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