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 How best to address security is a question that has been at the forefront of the city since the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska on the light rail last year. Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026 Power lies with consular officers, judge says Vargas said the policy also undermines the congressional requirement that puts consular officers at the forefront of any visa decision. Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026 Recruiting — in the prep ranks and the portal — stands at the forefront of UM’s revival. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 The wave of victories first came to the forefront with New York's June primaries, where a trio of wins by insurgent candidates in New York City prompted widespread speculation about the future of the Democratic Party. Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forefront
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vanguard
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  • The theater was squarely in the exhibition vanguard then, designed and equipped as a boutique-size 750-seat alternative to the massive Balaban & Katz auditoriums of the day.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Galliano represents the last of a vanguard of designers who developed cults of personalities.
    Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

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“Forefront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forefront. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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