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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Smart manufacturing tools empower employees to work more effectively, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and positioning North Carolina at the forefront of the future of rail. Tobias Bauer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026 Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said at the time that the nation’s military has long been at the forefront of military power. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026 The result puts the original saltbox abode at the forefront, visible from three sides, while the addition is set discreetly back, allowing the centuries-old structure to take center stage. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026 JPMorgan has been at the forefront of Wall Street firms introducing AI at every level of its business. Sara Salinas, CNBC, 6 Apr. 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 13 Apr. 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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