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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Los Milics Vineyards is at the forefront of a new wave of Arizona wineries offering elevated tasting room experiences similar to those in California. Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025 Cam Schlittler's postseason debut was at the forefront, but Ryan McMahon flipping into the Red Sox dugout to record an out was reminiscent of another iconic Yankees play. Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025 The singers are at the forefront of an emerging Afro-Khaleeji club sound, with just a few followers on Instagram. Camilla Wright, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025 This story also brings both Raffaele Sollecito and Meredith Kercher into the forefront. Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 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 8 Oct. 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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