forefront

noun

fore·​front ˈfȯr-ˌfrənt 

: the foremost part or place

Synonyms of forefront

• vanguard

Examples of forefront in a Sentence

a politician who was in the forefront of women's rights

Recent Examples on the Web

With most of the damage centered in the west and southwest of the island, Jamaica’s South Coast has been at the forefront of recovery efforts—and is now welcoming travelers back with open arms. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026

The enfant terrible — who had become a household name, at least in certain households, for his surreal, innovative art and his romantic and creative partnership with Björk — was no longer at the forefront. — Zachary Woolfe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2026

China's Ministry of State Security is at the forefront of China's AI, as its head, Chen Yixin, has written and Newsweek has reported. — Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2026

That semester would change the trajectory of Zilka’s career, and place her at the forefront of an emerging national conversation about kids’ degrading attention, and its effect on their health. — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 13 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing forefront

• at/in the forefront
• to the forefront

Rhymes for forefront

• battlefront
• oceanfront
• riverfront
• waterfront
• affront
• confront
• exeunt
• lakefront
• manhunt
• sederunt
• upfront
• blunt

Kids Definition

forefront

noun

fore·​front -ˌfrənt 

: the most important part or place