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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Now the Hurricanes are on top of the NHL again, 20 years later, with Brind’Amour once more front and center hoisting the Stanley Cup. James Mirtle, New York Times, 17 June 2026 Set the scene Rising 15 floors, this hotel is front and center on the Huangpu River’s western (Puxi) side with direct views of Pudong and its famous towering skyscrapers like the Oriental Pearl Tower. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026 Heated Rivalry’s popularity brought the world of hockey romance front and center. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026 As the 52nd annual G7 summit came to a close on Wednesday in France, world leaders not only discussed diplomacy front and center, but also engaged in lighter conversations on the sidelines. David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Front and center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20and%20center. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster