front and center

adverb

: in or to the forefront of activity or consideration

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But expect this debate to be front and center. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026 These Sacred Vows is a deeply Irish tale about sin and redemption, with the role of the Catholic Church still front and center. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026 Snitker’s bench coach, Walt Weiss, replaced him in the manager’s seat and will be front and center as Snitker is celebrated April 25. Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 24 Mar. 2026 Before long, that part-time effort took front and center in her working life. Mark Davis, USA Today, 23 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 1 Apr. 2026.

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