front and center

adverb

: in or to the forefront of activity or consideration

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Then, place all snacks front and center in the pantry where they won't be forgotten. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026 Each satisfying bite is gently infused with cumin, jalapeño, and tomato, with the creamy texture of white beans front and center. Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026 With the architectural model of the Blacksmith Shop front and center in the meeting room, the residents listened to Alan Leahigh, a preservation advocate who lives in Geneva’s 1st Ward, where the structure is located. Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026 Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas With popular attractions like Meow Wolf, Peppa Pig Theme Park, Legoland Discovery Center, and Sea Life Aquarium, there are already plenty of family vacation ideas front and center in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Josh Roberts, USA Today, 8 Jan. 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 11 Jan. 2026.

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