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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One of the big topics at the forefront of Congress will be, of course, the fight over these Obamacare subsidies. NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026 The likes of Prada and Saint Laurent put bold colors at the forefront, while Chloé went all-in on bright ’80s blooms. Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026 Walter, whose organization was at the forefront of documenting the network’s development, told the Washington Examiner that Arabella went through three major phases before its reshuffling. Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026 Shaped by a European alpine sensibility, Chalet Alpina builds on the legacy of Aspen’s original skier’s chalet to keep the town’s early ski culture at the forefront. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025 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 7 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

forefront

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

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