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noun

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Verb
Two excellent new books focus on abolition’s complicated aftermath, foregrounding the experiences of the formerly enslaved. Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2025 In his new biography of Barnes, Blake Gopnik foregrounds this democratic ethos, focusing specifically on the philanthropist’s contributions to building racial equality—despite Barnes’s notoriously cantankerous personality and his tendency toward invective and slur. Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
In some of the works, the photo of the African landscape appears in the background while the color simulacrum appears in the foreground. Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Those branches coming off in the foreground to Maximus’ left? Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for foreground
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreground
Verb
  • Fremont’s 2024 Homelessness Response Plan emphasized prevention, housing and outreach.
    David Bonaccorsi, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The partnership also emphasizes Amiri’s growth and focus on the Latin American region.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Colorado went just 13-12 over two seasons with Sanders under center, and failed to win a bowl game or compete for a conference title.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
  • The 2025 season maybe a redshirt season in the pros for him, but there is intriguing upside as a long-term option at center.
    Joseph Person, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.
    Griselda Flores, Billboard, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Pareek’s fantastic results highlight the importance of close collaboration between hardware and software teams for delivering products that are not only functional but also efficient and scalable.
    William Jones, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Fabien Westerhoff will take on the executive role of Managing Director of the theatrical film division bringing together the complementary strengths of both companies, with a strategic market focus on animation, family entertainment, and genre cinema.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Bluesky is a decentralized social media platform developed as an alternative to Twitter (now X), with a focus on transparency, user control, and open-source protocols.
    Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Second report also says consumers are stressed An unrelated index to the Kearney survey is also showing some consumers are taking a defensive mode to their spending.
    Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Related article Trump envoy stresses need for verification in Iran nuclear talks Comments from Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, who represented the US last weekend, have suggested differently as of late.
    Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The building itself includes 24-hour concierge service and features a gracious lobby with a residents’ lounge.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Alongside original members Tim Gane and Laetitia Sadier, Instant Holograms on Metal Film features contributions from Cooper Crain, Rob Frye, Ben LaMar Gay, Ric Elsworth, Holger Zapf, Marie Merlet, and Molly Read.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2025

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“Foreground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreground. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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