front and center

adverb

|Updated on: 24 Jun 2018

Definition of front and center

: in or to the forefront of activity or consideration

Recent Examples of front and center from the Web

Despite technically being on maternity leave, the Duchess of Cambridge was front and center today at Trooping the Colour, the Queen's annual birthday parade.

— caroline hallemann, Town & Country, "Kate Middleton's Icy Blue Dress Matched Camilla's at Today's Trooping the Colour," 9 June 2018
The composer placed a piano front and center of the piece, almost creating a concerto rather than a symphony.

— tim smith, baltimoresun.com, "BSO, Alsop wrap up season with meaty American, Russian program," 8 June 2018
After his Game 3 outing, the discussion about his controversial decision to form a Golden State super team was front and center again.

— sam amick, USA TODAY, "Cavaliers instigator Kendrick Perkins explains why he flipped bird to Kevin Durant," 8 June 2018
Crab cakes brought the ocean front and center with a sweet, welcome briny flavor that broke through a spiky fried crust and a mismatched schmear of romesco sauce.

— mike sutter, San Antonio Express-News, "Review: New Dominion restaurant Acú Bistro Bar aims high but misses a few," 7 June 2018
That leaves Trump’s allies trying to keep human rights front and center.

— brian murphy, Washington Post, "Trump has decried North Korea’s ‘brutality.’ But will human rights remain high on summit agenda?," 6 June 2018
The words remain firmly in the background, and are used sparingly, as cinematographer Renan Ozturk’s work is placed front and center.

— bill goodykoontz, azcentral, "'Mountain' scales great visual heights," 31 May 2018
From the material selections to the space planning, pet owners are keeping their pet’s needs and comfort front and center.

— john inc., Houston Chronicle, "GHBA Remodelers Council: The Top 6 unique kitchen design trends of 2018," 13 May 2018
Getty Images Hadid accessorized the stunning dress with Dior makeup (of course) and Bulgari diamonds, which took front and center with the off-the-shoulder gown.

— kayleigh roberts, Marie Claire, "Bella Hadid Wears a Red Hot Sheer Dress at Cannes," 12 May 2018

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