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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District 8 remains at the forefront, with the epicenter of homeless services on the doorstep of Barrio Logan and Sherman Heights. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026 As chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Collins has been at the forefront of the chamber’s many spending disputes this Congress, often leading the floor debate and providing the GOP’s closing arguments. Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026 Sharing data between apps could help put the tech giant at the forefront of how consumers use AI. Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 7 May 2026 With Texas Tech being the latest and arguably at the forefront of this debate, with the bill's author leading the system, here is a look at how the state's higher education got here and the bills putting limits on it. Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 7 May 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 11 May. 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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