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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And, not surprisingly, Gen Z is at the forefront of this trend. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026 Private equity is circling college athletics like road kill, but sustainability is always going to be at the forefront of my mind. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026 Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, which has been at the forefront of the war, answers only to the country’s supreme leader. ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026 As a teaching and research institution, Dean McGee Eye Institute stays at the forefront of advances in ophthalmology, conducting clinical trials and developing new treatments. Community's Choice Awards, Oklahoman, 7 Mar. 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 10 Mar. 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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