front and center

adverb

: in or to the forefront of activity or consideration

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She’s been front and center next to Bezos, will co-host the Met Gala with him, and has been busy promoting her children’s books. Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2026 Instead of featuring the double-Cs front and center, the closure is at the crest of the bag, for a more subtle logo presentation. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026 Unlimited transfers, name, image and likeness (NIL) and revenue sharing were front and center. Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026 Holistic wellness touches are now front and center, with many resorts offering post-race cryotherapy, nutrition counseling, hydrotherapy circuits, and spa rituals focused on muscle recovery. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 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 21 Mar. 2026.

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