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 And the dire humanitarian crisis remains front and center. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024 Reproductive rights is a bedrock culture wars issues that continues to be front and center for people across the country. Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2024 Republicans in both chambers are eager to put the issue of border security front and center during this election year. Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 17 Apr. 2024 With multi-dimensional characters, juicy storylines and Black culture front and center, The Gates will have impactful representation, one of the key touchstones of the venture. Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Apr. 2024 Bringing his family front and center on the historic day, the new King was joined by his wife and kids on the terrace of the royal residence. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024 Today, Gordon places her own body — rendered in hyperrealistic detail — front and center in surreal scenes. Julia Halperin, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024 Fresh interpretations of the nude are front and center in a wave of exhibitions on view in New York this spring. Julia Halperin, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024 And believe me, front and center is what happened the other day. Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 2 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 25 Apr. 2024.

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