front and center

adverb

: in or to the forefront of activity or consideration

Examples of front and center in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web A lot of headlines about the Israel-Hamas war this Monday morning: Tensions over the war in Gaza were front and center as attendees of the White House Correspondents Dinner waded through crowds of pro-Palestinian protesters to enter the formal event where President Joe Biden spoke. USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2024 Gloria Campano, Cooper's mom, was front and center, followed by Martha Stewart. Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for front and center 

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Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of front and center was in 1951

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“Front and center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20and%20center. Accessed 6 May. 2024.

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