Synonyms of forefront

forefront

noun

ˈfȯr-ˌfrənt 

as in vanguard

the leading or most important part of a movement

a politician who was in the forefront of women's rights

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vanguard
• front line
• leading edge
• van
• cutting edge
• spearhead

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of forefront

When Dennett first started writing about the intentional stance, in the nineteen-seventies and eighties, chess programs were at the technological forefront. — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2026

More Black students are passing standardized tests across North Carolina’s biggest school districts, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is at the forefront of that change. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026

Women of color in particular were at the forefront of emerging nail trends and used the French manicure as a jumping off point for artistic expression. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 9 Sep. 2026

But in high school, volleyball came to the forefront for the 5-foot-9 junior outside hitter who has become one of the top players in the state and recently committed to play in college at Illinois. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026