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

During the years living under the Islamic Republic’s repressive rule, music—which was at the forefront of my family’s life—was what kept my spirit lifted, my hope eternal, and my faith alive. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 29 June 2026

Among players the Panthers could deal, center Anton Lundell is going to be at the forefront of requests from opposing teams, but that seems like a non-starter from Zito’s perspective. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 June 2026

Several active, high-profile employers in the aerospace sector are at the forefront of hiring struggles. — Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 27 June 2026

Texas, which educates roughly 1 in 10 of the nation's public school students, has been at the forefront of a charge by conservatives to incorporate more religion into classrooms. — Jamie Stengle, Arkansas Online, 27 June 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