forefront

noun

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

Examples of forefront in a Sentence

a politician who was in the forefront of women's rights
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Smitten Kitten, an adult store in Uptown, has been at the forefront of mutual aid for immigrant neighbors in Minneapolis since Operation Metro Surge began in December. Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026 The storyline between Broderick and Sheedy was something that new director John Badham was keen to put in the forefront. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026 Women’s health has never been in the forefront. Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2026 In the following years, Tehran also became a major player in regional conflicts, including Syria’s civil war, where IRGC forces were at the forefront of operations. Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forefront

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Forefront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forefront. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

forefront

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

More from Merriam-Webster on forefront

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster