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

Cohen honed her act at the forefront of a clique of comedians who performed cabaret comedy, often at Club Cumming, in the late 2010s. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 28 July 2026

Khamenei described the group as being at the forefront of resistance to Israel and its supporters. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

Three companies at the forefront of AI hardware, infrastructure and enterprise software explain how this dynamic is reshaping the competitive landscape for startups and small businesses. — Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

The oldest player on our list has been at the forefront of the Saudi Arabian football revolution, with billions spent on enticing players to the Middle East. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 21 July 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