front and center

adverb

: in or to the forefront of activity or consideration

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But, don't worry, nature is still front and center; that national park is an easy five-minute drive from the lodge. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026 Shortly after the proposal, Burns shared a photo of him and Campbell on Instagram, where her new engagement ring was front and center. Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 In The Expanse, human society is front and center. Sarah Lewin Frasier, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026 Now, Lugo and Doorbal were front and center of two cases. Troy Roberts, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for front and center

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of front and center was in 1938

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“Front and center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20and%20center. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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