as in to emphasize
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
repeatedly foregrounded his experience in international affairs in the course of his campaign for the presidency
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as in center
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Recent Examples of foreground
Courtney Crowder, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Two excellent new books focus on abolition’s complicated aftermath, foregrounding the experiences of the formerly enslaved.
—Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2025
Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The bright star in the foreground of the image and the distant galaxy are not physically related or interacting in space.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Over the last 15 years or so, designers have increasingly sought to celebrate different types of beauty — allowing models to foreground themselves and to break free from a mold of conformity that too often was white and over-thin.
—Courtney Crowder, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Two excellent new books focus on abolition’s complicated aftermath, foregrounding the experiences of the formerly enslaved.
—Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
In some of the works, the photo of the African landscape appears in the background while the color simulacrum appears in the foreground.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The bright star in the foreground of the image and the distant galaxy are not physically related or interacting in space.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreground
Verb
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Sheridan emphasizes that businesses should openly discuss costs and pricing on their websites.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The company emphasizes quality control improvements after past recalls.—
Olivia Evans,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Installing new modern hardware and software for all air traffic facilities to create a common platform system throughout towers, TRACONs and centers.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The pair’s latest dispute centers on deep disagreements over whether to focus on slashing property taxes or sales taxes.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Several commenters highlighted the irony, given dolls' recent emergence as a flashpoint in debates over tariffs and trade policy, and the toymaker's recent decision to raise its prices.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The International Energy Agency highlighted that, renewables accounted for 30% of global electricity generation in 2023.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Bluesky is a decentralized social media platform developed as an alternative to Twitter (now X), with a focus on transparency, user control, and open-source protocols.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Fabien Westerhoff will take on the executive role of Managing Director of the theatrical film division bringing together the complementary strengths of both companies, with a strategic market focus on animation, family entertainment, and genre cinema.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Adobe executives stressed the importance of understanding each model’s strengths and nuances to achieve optimal results.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Snacks are easiest to take off a shopping list As consumers are watching their finances and stressed about their budgets, the snack category is the easiest to drop, said Chris Costagli, vice president and food insights lead for NielsenIQ (NIQ).—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Alongside original members Tim Gane and Laetitia Sadier, Instant Holograms on Metal Film features contributions from Cooper Crain, Rob Frye, Ben LaMar Gay, Ric Elsworth, Holger Zapf, Marie Merlet, and Molly Read.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
29 Apr. 2025
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The building itself includes 24-hour concierge service and features a gracious lobby with a residents’ lounge.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Foreground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreground. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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