forefront

noun

fore·​front ˈfȯr-ˌfrənt How to pronounce forefront (audio)
: 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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In my view, nations such as India have been at the forefront of e-visa innovation. Armand Arton, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 The visit is Witkoff's fifth to Moscow since Trump took office, with the special envoy at the forefront of White House efforts to end Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022. David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2025 Lewis Perkins is the president of Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), an organization at the forefront of decarbonizing the apparel and footwear supply chain. Kurt Kipka, Sourcing Journal, 5 Aug. 2025 The plans even include Prince Harry walking side by side with his brother at the forefront of the processions through the streets of London. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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forefront

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

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