as in to emphasize
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
repeatedly foregrounded his experience in international affairs in the course of his campaign for the presidency
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Recent Examples of foreground
Chloe Schama, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
But his social consciousness shone through even in films where politics aren’t explicitly foregrounded.
—Vikram Murthi, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
And third, the center of the nebula is obscure, with what looks like a wispy cloud in the foreground blocking us from seeing the central star itself.
—Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
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Verb
The essay presents an alternate view of our hunter-gatherer history, foregrounding the feminine act of collecting.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
But his social consciousness shone through even in films where politics aren’t explicitly foregrounded.
—Vikram Murthi, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
In general, a garden bed should be organized so the low-lying plants are in the foreground or used as edging, the medium-sized plants are occupying the middle section, and the tall plants are in the back.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
And third, the center of the nebula is obscure, with what looks like a wispy cloud in the foreground blocking us from seeing the central star itself.
—Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreground
Verb
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Carvalho emphasized that the cuts for the next academic year do not include classroom teachers or an increase in class size.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Most Buddhist sects acknowledge the spiritual significance of relics even if some teachers have tried to shift the focus to Buddha's teachings that emphasize mindfulness and kindness.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Based on similar moral panics among Democratic politicos proposing bans on new data center development from Oregon to Georgia, the Left seems ready to unite to oppose AI because of its extraordinary potential for economic productivity.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Ryan said Thursday that the man had been wearing orange booties issued by the county holding center, rather than proper shoes suitable for winter weather.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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After a child completes a screening, the coordinator can create a personalized literacy plan that highlights the areas that need more practice.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Ruger Riojas pitched a clean inning in the first, highlighted by a strikeout via elevated fastball.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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But Cornyn's precarious stature as an incumbent vulnerable in his own party's primary has been the focus of a majority of the massive sums spent by both sides in the run up to March 3.—
THOMAS BEAUMONT,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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The search for sustained consistency remained a focus for the Lakers on Sunday against a Sacramento Kings team with the NBA’s worst record.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Bankers are stressing that Press Ganey, which conducts patient satisfaction surveys for healthcare providers, is a safer bet because Medicare requires that data for reimbursements.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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As Bove has often stressed, her interests lie as much in the display as in the choice of objects.—
Gordon Hughes,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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Big fun will arrive in tiny packages at the eighth annual Dairy Block Petite Parade, which plays off Mardi Gras and features miniature floats built from a shoebox base, and pulled on wheels.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Foreground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreground. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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