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

Temporary help services employment often stands at the forefront of changes within the broader labor market, and its recent pickup signals more than a mere rebound in demand. — Noah Yosif, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

At the forefront is CellarTracker, launched in 2003 by former Microsoft product manager Eric LeVine. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026

How best to address security is a question that has been at the forefront of the city since the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska on the light rail last year. — Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026

Power lies with consular officers, judge says Vargas said the policy also undermines the congressional requirement that puts consular officers at the forefront of any visa decision. — Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 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