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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as in center
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Recent Examples of foreground
Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
Coming off the success of The White Lotus and the current quarter’s The Last of Us, WBD’s shareholder letter and earnings release prior to the call foregrounded HBO.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 May 2025
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 May 2025
The real problem is that for all the time spent on the technological back end and the philosophical foundations, Brooker’s lost sight of his foreground.
—Charles Bramesco, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Set at first in 2007, when Hamas seized control after a brief civil war with opposing party Fatah, the story backgrounds the politics while foregrounding a low-key crime dramedy filled with flashes of dark humor.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
Coming off the success of The White Lotus and the current quarter’s The Last of Us, WBD’s shareholder letter and earnings release prior to the call foregrounded HBO.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 May 2025
Noun
Astrophotographers used a tried and tested technique: framing foreground objects in front of the moon and zooming in on both subjects using a long lens.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 May 2025
The real problem is that for all the time spent on the technological back end and the philosophical foundations, Brooker’s lost sight of his foreground.
—Charles Bramesco, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreground
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Despite the optics, Kang has emphasized to fans and players that the Spirit was her first investment in sports, which carries weight.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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The author emphasizes Milk’s service as a Korean War veteran and his legacy as a civil rights pioneer who faced discrimination both in the military and as an openly gay elected official[1][4].—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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While most campaigns historically focused on physical infrastructure, many now include less visible priorities: legal clinics, policy centers, and public interest litigation units.—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The spacious floor plan has a living room that’ll comfortably fit a couch, coffee table, entertainment center, and even a dining table for hosting.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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The event, the state’s longest-running and most prestigious craft beer competition, highlights innovation and excellence in California’s brewing industry.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez highlighted that the vast majority—94%—of these visas were granted in connection with real estate investments in already strained housing markets, such as Madrid and Barcelona.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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If using a regular camera, NASA suggests using a wide-angle lens, an aperture or F-stop of four or less and a focus set to the furthest possible setting.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Expert Insight Jo Hayes, an etiquette specialist with a background in speech-language pathology and a focus on social-language trends, told Newsweek that Tonne is tapping into a real shift.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Emergency officials stressed the importance of monitoring weather updates and local alerts.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Tony stressed that security-camera footage shows the deputies used an appropriate amount of force in controlling Caputo.—
Isabel Rivera,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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The 800-acre site in Rockingham’s Energy Way Industrial Park will feature 20 buildings ranging in size between 200,000 to 225,000 square feet, as reported by Business North Carolina.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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Both the exterior and interior of the bright blue buses feature artwork throughout, including the seats, which showcase custom upholstery highlighting Fort Worth landmarks.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
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“Foreground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreground. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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