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
Caroline Lillian Schopp, Artforum, 13 May 2026
Your mileage may vary with senseless AI text as a source of amusement, but there’s something to be said about foregrounding AI’s often absurd flaws and its potential for misuse, rather than dressing it up as some impartial arbiter of factuality.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 13 May 2026
Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 5 May 2026
The telescope will be used to observe the radio sky at frequencies below 50 MHz and will measure the low-frequency foreground of the universe.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
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Verb
Holzinger’s feminist decadence foregrounds the violence against women that this history aestheticized and perpetuated.
—Caroline Lillian Schopp, Artforum, 13 May 2026
Your mileage may vary with senseless AI text as a source of amusement, but there’s something to be said about foregrounding AI’s often absurd flaws and its potential for misuse, rather than dressing it up as some impartial arbiter of factuality.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 13 May 2026
Noun
Cargo ships, including bulk carriers and general cargo vessels, sit at anchor offshore as a small motorboat passes in the foreground, in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4 , 2026.
—Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 5 May 2026
The telescope will be used to observe the radio sky at frequencies below 50 MHz and will measure the low-frequency foreground of the universe.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreground
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In July 2025, Hurley revealed another one of her tricks for taking the best bikini photos, emphasizing that lighting was key.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Cheng agreed, emphasizing the point during his opening keynote appearance, citing copyright concerns in part.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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As part of the city’s annual budget process, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria released a 40-page analysis in April ranking the city’s 56 recreation centers based on what the report considered their importance to their communities.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The work is part of a larger effort statewide to update the National Guard’s armories, as renovations in recent years have either been completed or are planned at many readiness centers, including those in Brainerd, New Ulm, Marshall, Moorhead and Fergus Falls.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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Urbon’s grand slam highlighted a five-run rally in the fourth.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Bibliophiles can stroll through exhibits showcasing library lore that highlights the enduring enchantment of books, along with the Book Fair offering various genres of books for sale, such as mystery, sci-fi, and romance.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Eco effort Eco efforts are an obvious focus for much of the Maldives and one that Vommuli’s general manager Vincent Pauchon has big plans for.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital journalist who covers breaking news, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation.—
Alexandra Koch , Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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In a public statement issued following the verdict, Sikh community organizations condemned the killing and stressed that the case should not be viewed as representative of Sikhism.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Tedros stressed the importance of involving the community in the outbreak response during the opening of the new treatment center on Sunday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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In the front lobby and outside Halverson’s office, a large wall features a mural that welcomes people to the school in 24 different languages, next to it, an American flag.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The seventh featured a Chase Meidroth grand slam, which was followed by Munetaka Murakami’s 20th home run of the year, and third in as many games against the Twins.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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“Foreground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreground. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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