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

Arsenal are at the forefront of the trend, so what makes the league champions’ free kicks and corners so difficult to defend? — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

The company sees unscripted as one of the creator economy’s strongest pipelines for next-generation talent and has been at the forefront of efforts to bridge that gap. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

Searching for balance There’s little mystery surrounding who will be at the forefront of FAU’s offense. — Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

Broadcom’s profitability ranks at the forefront among its peers, yet its stock performance and growth firmly place it in the average range. — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 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