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noun

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Verb
Fielder had begun to move his own arc into the foreground in the previous episode, which addressed how his work has resonated with autistic fans who see themselves in his eternal awkwardness. Alison Herman, Variety, 26 May 2025 Two showcased Arizona: one for the Phoenix metro area — saguaro cacti and ocotillo in the foreground, freeway and skyscrapers in the background — and one for the red-rock country to the north. Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Noun
There might have been a better way to foreground the conflicts brewing between them than forcing such convoluted circumstances. Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 27 May 2025 At the beginning of the decade, the provocative, expressive experimentation of artists like Madonna and Jackson had foregrounded women’s desires. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for foreground
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreground
Verb
  • However, unlike Biden’s orders--which routinely expanded whole-of-government regulatory frameworks--Trump’s 2025 orders emphasize dismantling Biden-era rulings and forcing courts to test the limits of streamlining frameworks.
    Clyde Wayne Crews Jr, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • This approach allows for subtle control over speech rhythm and tone, giving the user the ability to interrupt, emphasize, or ask questions just as anyone else would.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Dressmaker and activist Mary Dickerson (top row, center) inspires a character in HBO's The Gilded Age.
    Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 8 July 2025
  • Zen Massage & Chiropractic: A wellness center offering massage and chiropractic services.
    Nora O’Neill July 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025
Verb
  • The controversy highlights a fundamental vulnerability in decentralized prediction markets.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • This situation highlights the importance of staying vigilant and persistent when dealing with travel companies.
    Christopher Elliott The Travel Troubleshooter, Sun Sentinel, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • The focus will be lunch for daytime visitors, but there will be small plates designed to complement the maison’s cuvées through the early evening.
    Rachel King, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • The Marketing In the same vein, Raffles Hotels & Resorts is embracing its own part in the history of the Golden Age, but this time with a focus on services.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • The wing’s design stresses each region’s singularity while fostering an atmosphere of cosmopolitan exchange.
    Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
  • Investors in Oklahoma, Utah, Kentucky and Nevada are particularly stressed.
    Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • The Argentinian featured heavily in the game, completing the full 90 minutes, but did not report with his team-mates for training the following morning.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 28 June 2025
  • Thankfully, Android features a range of security settings to keep your device and data protected from these threats.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025

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“Foreground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreground. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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