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
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France has been at the forefront of pushing for fees, citing the roughly 800 million small parcels shipped into the country last year. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 Dec. 2025 Fashion has been at the forefront of the duty dilemma, with manufacturers and exporters of footwear, apparel and textiles facing new, double-digit tariffs. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2025 Her content is uniquely her — slightly more goofy than her older sister's, but equally as captivating and with confidence building at the forefront. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025 Reaffirming that commitment will keep our aviation system resilient, our manufacturing base strong and American workers at the forefront of the global economy. Daniel Elwell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025 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

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“Forefront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forefront. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

forefront

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

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