Synonyms of foregrounded

foregrounded

verb

past tense of foreground

as in emphasized

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasized
• highlighted
• stressed
• featured
• punctuated
• accentuated
• identified
• accented
• pointed (up)
• illuminated
• focused
• pressed
• played up
• promoted
• bore down on
• made much of
• spotlighted
• advertised
• publicized
• pinpointed
• plugged
• boosted
• overplayed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• understated
• played down
• minimized
• underemphasized
• de-emphasized
• toned (down)
• discounted
• disparaged
• belittled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of foregrounded

Tatehata’s presentation foregrounded Kusama’s pioneering position in a New York art world transitioning from Abstract Expressionism to Minimalism and Pop, while also introducing her more recent work. — Tessa Solomon For Artnews, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026

These moves have once again foregrounded Paul's unproven claims that the SARS-Cov-2 virus came from a lab leak and that Fauci covered it up — a charge the scientist has vociferously denied. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 30 July 2026

While Elliott became the cast’s newest addition, Demi Moore was foregrounded as a major player, with her character Cami Miller taking up the mantle of MTEX CEO following her husband’s sudden death in Season 1. — Kai Naima Williams, Variety, 27 May 2026

If in previous seasons, Euphoria foregrounded erotic imagery to make a point about the confusing and often painful process of coming to terms with one’s sexuality, now that poignancy is gone. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026

But his social consciousness shone through even in films where politics aren’t explicitly foregrounded. — Vikram Murthi, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026

Her humanity is foregrounded, and Lloyd Parry avoids sensationalism by honing in on his strengths; his knowledge of the culture and justice system of both Japan and England and his ability to communicate the foibles and quirks of both. — Rebecca Hannigan, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026

Here, the effort is foregrounded. — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025

Church attendance has been a growing topic of conversation online after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who often foregrounded his faith. — Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025