forefront

noun

fore·​front ˈfȯr-ˌfrənt 

: the foremost part or place

Synonyms

• cutting edge
• front line
• leading edge
• van
• vanguard

Examples of forefront in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Immigration policy being at the forefront of politics is nothing new. —Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 17 May 2025

At the forefront of his mind is technological advancement, ecological concerns, and the question of mass migration. —Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2025

At the forefront of this new leadership class is Stephanie Shojaee, whose role at the helm of Shoma Group is only one part of a broader story about ambition, reinvention, and modern influence. —Nia Bowers, USA Today, 16 May 2025

Sylvester is at the forefront of using advanced genomic and molecular testing to tailor treatments to each patient’s unique tumor profile. —Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025

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
• blunt
• brunt

Kids Definition

forefront

noun

fore·​front -ˌfrənt 

: the most important part or place