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
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Recent Examples of foregrounded
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.
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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
Henry Jaglom, the independent filmmaker whose work foregrounded the stories of women, focused on the inner workings of the Industry and often paralleled his own life experiences, has died at age 87.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Their narratives garner little-to-no media attention or political mobilization, and their stories are seldom foregrounded in contemporary conversations about state violence.
—Lashawn Harris
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
The backdrop is the dark times, except when the dark times are foregrounded.
—Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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
Henry Jaglom, the independent filmmaker whose work foregrounded the stories of women, focused on the inner workings of the Industry and often paralleled his own life experiences, has died at age 87.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Their narratives garner little-to-no media attention or political mobilization, and their stories are seldom foregrounded in contemporary conversations about state violence.
—Lashawn Harris
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
The backdrop is the dark times, except when the dark times are foregrounded.
—Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foregrounded
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Zeug emphasized the system’s readiness.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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This, Johnson emphasized, is now a new season.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The team also highlighted that the zinc-cellulose antenna is rolled up and placed inside a capsule along with the drug to be delivered.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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One of my favorite stops at Basin that highlighted all the benefits of a thermotherapy circuit was the Kneipp pool.—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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The study’s lead author, Sven Isaksson, professor of archaeological science at Stockholm University’s Archaeological Research Laboratory, stressed the significance of the findings in an email to CNN.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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These raw materials are indispensable for industries from defense to technology, and the administration has repeatedly stressed their importance for US national security.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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While the first film featured a relatively original premise and some genuine emotional dynamics in its suspenseful situations, this one just feels rote.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Foregrounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregrounded. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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