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
The show’s focus on conversation means contestants’ values are often at the forefront of the dating process.
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Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
The company, which most recently developed a topical product to firm skin for GLP-1 patients experiencing rapid weight loss, aims to be at the forefront of innovation and new trends, according to CEO Sennen Pamich.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Today, my routine is much shorter, with skincare at the forefront.
—Taylor Rock, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
As Kampala continues to emerge as a center of innovationf, now is the time to secure your place at the forefront of AI's evolution.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
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Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
The company, which most recently developed a topical product to firm skin for GLP-1 patients experiencing rapid weight loss, aims to be at the forefront of innovation and new trends, according to CEO Sennen Pamich.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Today, my routine is much shorter, with skincare at the forefront.
—Taylor Rock, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
As Kampala continues to emerge as a center of innovationf, now is the time to secure your place at the forefront of AI's evolution.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forefront
vanguard
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The oysterman has been catapulted onto the national stage as part of a vanguard of progressive, young candidates who have gained widespread support by appealing to working class voters.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 Oct. 2025
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The San Francisco 49ers, vanguards of the outside zone run game, cannot run the ball.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Forefront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forefront. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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