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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As uniform payment for attorneys changes the landscape of family law, training and education are at the forefront of the conversation. Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Feb. 2026 The outspoken publisher and his newspaper were once at the forefront of the city’s pro-democracy movement, in a time of much greater press freedom. Chris Lau, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026 Onana has no problem being at the forefront of celebrations. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026 At the forefront of this transformation is the geopolitical competition between the United States and China centered on a return to the moon, a milestone poised to define the norms of space activity for decades ahead. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forefront

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 Feb. 2026.

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forefront

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

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