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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
But his social consciousness shone through even in films where politics aren’t explicitly foregrounded.
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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
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
Deeply personal childhood memories are foregrounded here as well, like those of gathering on still summer nights upon the terrace, when her Abba (father) would unspool his stories or make shadow puppets with his hands.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2025
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
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
Deeply personal childhood memories are foregrounded here as well, like those of gathering on still summer nights upon the terrace, when her Abba (father) would unspool his stories or make shadow puppets with his hands.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foregrounded
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Airport leadership also emphasized that the project is part of a broader strategy to test new technologies that improve airport operations and passenger experience.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Tom Schmid, president and CEO of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, emphasized the broader importance of the calf’s arrival.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Westman highlighted that the X3 offers cost-effective engagements below $5 per shot and sustained defense without the reload limitations of traditional defense systems.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Romero highlighted the inclusion of Pete Geren, Ahdieh, Galindo and Berdeja.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
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Posting on his Truth Social platform, the president stressed the importance of the special election.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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As days turn into weeks for the partial government shutdown, Transportation Security Administration officers are being stressed to the max.—
John Wayne Ferguson,
Houston Chronicle,
25 Mar. 2026
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Both featured the song playing in the background of video clips featuring NBA superstars Steph Curry and Michael Jordan on the basketball court.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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The cast’s first season also featured Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, Glenn Close, and others.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2026
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