to the forefront

idiom

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

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The trip by Kim Jong Un's daughter, Kim Ju Ae, to China for a grand military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender and the official end of World War II in the Pacific, is her first international diplomatic outing and thrusts her to the forefront of the world stage. Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025 Lemons and limes, in particular, bring beautiful bright notes to the forefront. Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Led by director of design Christine Carney, the studio blends timeless style and modern details while bringing clients’ personal taste and stories to the forefront of each design. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025 As New York Knicks basketball nears — training camp is a little over a month away — the thoughts and ideas of what could take place next season are starting to float to the forefront of minds. James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for to the forefront

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“To the forefront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20forefront. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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