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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Does the Dallas Cowboys QB have one or should someone else be in the forefront at this point? Zak Keefer, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025 These scenarios represent the forefront of human-machine collaboration, a significant shift that is quickly moving from research labs into every critical sector of our society. Nelson Lim, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025 With a gobsmacking 16 designer debuts, ingenuity, creativity, and skill were all at the forefront. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025 The issue of homelessness and mental health are also at the forefront of community conversations after the death of Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee who was fatally stabbed on the light rail in August. Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 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 18 Oct. 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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