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forefront

noun

fore·​front ˈfȯr-ˌfrənt How to pronounce forefront (audio)
: 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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Though the party put healthcare at the forefront of the political conversation, much of their base expressed disappointment or anger that, after 43 days, Democrats agreed to a funding deal with no concrete path to renewing Affordable Care Act subsidies that expire at the end of this year. Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 22 Nov. 2025 Cream cheese is the forefront flavor of this dish with a bit of kick from the pickled jalapeños, but everything gets balanced out with sweet corn. Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025 Hungary has long been at the forefront of this movement but has since been joined by nearby nations such as the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia, who jointly reject the EU's liberal policies on migration and asylum. Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025 Spearheaded by the Doha Film Institute (DFI), which has been at the forefront of nurturing cinema culture and filmmaking in Qatar since its official launch in 2010, the new festival comes at a pivotal time for the country’s growing media and entertainment footprint. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forefront

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 27 Nov. 2025.

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forefront

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

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