Definition of forefrontnext
as in vanguard
the leading or most important part of a movement a politician who was in the forefront of women's rights

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Recent Examples of forefront Purdy and Darnold will be at the forefront of the game tonight. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026 At the forefront is Kathleen Hanna, the feminist punk pioneer and celebrated Bikini Kill frontwoman, as well as acts like Bratmobile. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 In addition to introducing the Christian talk show format, PTL was at the forefront of pioneering satellite television alongside Pat Robertson’s Christian Broadcasting Network Satellite Service. — John Wigger, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026 But this is an album that’s apparently about the artist’s double life, and the questions that are bound to be at the forefront of any curious listener’s mind go unaddressed. — Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forefront
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vanguard
Noun
  • The masthead means to identify vanguard critics, poets, and authors for a lively new readership.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Madonna, host Snoop Dogg and this year’s video vanguard recipient Nirvana also have strong appeal to an older demo.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2026

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“Forefront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forefront. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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