Definition of forefront
: the foremost part or place
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Examples of forefront in a Sentence
a politician who was in the forefront of women's rights
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Washington state has been on the forefront of policy to curb greenhouse gas emissions blamed for global warming.
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Women have always been on the forefront of agriculture.
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Katz was on the forefront of the macramé renaissance, something that has been seriously aided by her online supply store, Modern Macramé.
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The burgeoning field of research is on the forefront of health science, with recent studies suggesting that your microbes influence the health of your immune system, weight and even mental health.
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From the 1950s through the 1970s, America was on the forefront of furniture design with companies like Herman Miller.
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So, for example, with the Movement for Black Lives, the specific issues of state violence against black people are on the forefront of the political agenda.
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The brewery was on the forefront of the local craft brewing movement, which has blossomed in post-Katrina New Orleans.
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For a company that wants to be on the forefront of autonomy, GM is certainly being Scrooge-ish with its tech.
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First Known Use of forefront
15th century
forefront Synonyms
FOREFRONT Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of forefront for English Language Learners
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: the most important part or position
FOREFRONT Defined for Kids
Definition of forefront for Students
: the most important part or position
The hospital is at the forefront of research in this area.
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