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forefront

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of forefront

the leading or most important part of a movement

  • a politician who was in the forefront of womenʼs rights
Synonyms of forefront

cutting edge, front line, leading edge, van, vanguard
Words Related to forefront

spearhead

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