front and center

adverb

: in or to the forefront of activity or consideration

Examples of front and center in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The duo, however, will be front and center — and performing songs from the new album — during a three-show stint at Las Vegas’ Fontainebleau from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2. Mark Gray, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024 Of course, there's an accompanying campaign, captured by Rafael Pavarotti, where Hamilton is front and center sporting his threads, and a newly released behind the scenes film that shows the making of the collection. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 The crumbles of sausage are front and center, not muted by excess gravy. Tiffany Vickers Davis, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024 When your scalp needs a satisfying cleanse but your hair needs its essential moisture, the best sulfate-free shampoo should be the front and center in your shower collection. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for front and center 

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Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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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 31 Oct. 2024.

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