to the forefront

phrase

: to a place of importance or prominence
The discussion has brought the issue of health care to the forefront.

Examples of to the forefront 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.
The end of the sixth episode suggests that the boxing might move back to the forefront in the rest of the season. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026 Traditional Delta blues was predominantly performed by male musicians, but female blues artists such as Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith rose to the forefront in other regions of the South. René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026 But for most of us, being thrust to the forefront of a TV set with no warning, then ordered to compete with the pros, is a recipe for instant performance anxiety. Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 July 2026 This brings data analysts to the forefront of product and service definition and development. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for to the forefront

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“To the forefront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20forefront. Accessed 7 Aug. 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