forefront

noun

fore·​front ˈfȯr-ˌfrənt 

: the foremost part or place

Synonyms of forefront

• vanguard

Examples of forefront in a Sentence

a politician who was in the forefront of women's rights

Recent Examples on the Web

Over the past couple of weeks, several key players at the forefront of AI research have sounded alarm bells about the technology’s threat to human existence. — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Mules remain at the forefront of fall fashion, striking a balance between comfort and sophistication. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

Friday's announcement comes as cost-of-living issues are at the forefront of voters’ concerns ahead of the midterm elections in November. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

No matter what takes place on the field inside Vaught Hemingway Stadium on Saturday evening, LSU head coach Lane Kiffin will be at the forefront of a hostile environment. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing forefront

• at/in the forefront
• to the forefront

Rhymes for forefront

• battlefront
• oceanfront
• riverfront
• waterfront
• affront
• confront
• exeunt
• lakefront
• manhunt
• sederunt
• upfront
• blunt

Kids Definition

forefront

noun

fore·​front -ˌfrənt 

: the most important part or place