forefront

noun

fore·​front ˈfȯr-ˌfrənt How to pronounce forefront (audio)
: the foremost part or place

Examples of forefront in a Sentence

a politician who was in the forefront of women's rights
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Some things stayed exactly the same, most notably at the forefront of the rankings, with the usual names staying put. Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025 Obviously there's been more neo-Nazi white supremacists in the forefront of our culture, more so than in the past, so definitely that probably has some sort of effect upon me. Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025 But, yes, health has definitely been at the forefront of the Hornets’ preparations since the season concluded. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025 Astronomer David Kipping has built a career not just at the cutting edge of exoplanet research but also at the forefront of science communication. Adam Frank, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forefront

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of forefront was in the 15th century

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“Forefront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forefront. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

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forefront

noun
fore·​front -ˌfrənt How to pronounce forefront (audio)
: the most important part or place

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