as in emphasizing
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 foregrounding
Their films’ starkness has potentially overwhelming power but also risks foregrounding flaws of judgment and finish.
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Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
Undoubtedly, these reconsiderations have been a largely positive exercise, foregrounding not only more equitable but more accurate and more engaging histories, and opening gallery and museum doors to previously excluded artists (even if many have suffered with the ups and downs of speculation).
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Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 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.
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Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
13 May 2026
On their first album under the moniker, the two noisemakers from Animal Collective delight in this combination, foregrounding campfire acoustics while sinister drones lurk around the corner.
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Ethan Beck,
Pitchfork,
12 May 2026
The tactic of foregrounding technology reflects the changing asset mix at Fox, which has made a number of M&A deals in the tech sector and last year entered subscription streaming with the launch of Fox One.
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Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
Burden internalized this pattern, of foregrounding the importance of the paterfamilias at the expense of real intimacy, of keeping up appearances despite the private pain.
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Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Some scholars connect this ability to address emotional experiences to systematic practices of journalists infusing reporting with emotion, thereby foregrounding personal experiences alongside facts.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 Mar. 2026
The essay presents an alternate view of our hunter-gatherer history, foregrounding the feminine act of collecting.
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Chloe Schama,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
Undoubtedly, these reconsiderations have been a largely positive exercise, foregrounding not only more equitable but more accurate and more engaging histories, and opening gallery and museum doors to previously excluded artists (even if many have suffered with the ups and downs of speculation).
—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 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
On their first album under the moniker, the two noisemakers from Animal Collective delight in this combination, foregrounding campfire acoustics while sinister drones lurk around the corner.
—
Ethan Beck,
Pitchfork,
12 May 2026
The tactic of foregrounding technology reflects the changing asset mix at Fox, which has made a number of M&A deals in the tech sector and last year entered subscription streaming with the launch of Fox One.
—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
Burden internalized this pattern, of foregrounding the importance of the paterfamilias at the expense of real intimacy, of keeping up appearances despite the private pain.
—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Some scholars connect this ability to address emotional experiences to systematic practices of journalists infusing reporting with emotion, thereby foregrounding personal experiences alongside facts.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 Mar. 2026
The essay presents an alternate view of our hunter-gatherer history, foregrounding the feminine act of collecting.
—
Chloe Schama,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foregrounding
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Hyaluronic acid helps draw moisture into the skin, which can reduce the likelihood of powder settling into fine lines or emphasizing dryness.
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Pennick and Kathy Elgas had — yet again — bantered that very morning over his reticence to adopt another cat, with the volunteer emphasizing the overwhelming need and Pennick stressing his need to protect his heart from the inevitable pain of a cat eventually dying.
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However, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy on Thursday warned that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would only be permitted via routes designated by Tehran, highlighting that risks to the key shipping lane remain.
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The show includes photos, cultural projects, personal stories and more, highlighting the establishment and development of the Hmong community in Minnesota.
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After number of recent rescues from the Long Island Sound, officials are stressing the importance of water safety as Connecticut seeks to hire additional lifeguards to staff popular swimming spots.
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Its 50-megapixel camera handles everyday snaps well, the battery lasts all day without begging for a charger, and the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage are enough to get started without stressing.
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The memorial’s wall featuring the 98 names will be completed first, and the canopy feature will be completed and funded at a later date, Diaz said.
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There will be a three-day retrospective of Rajamouli’s work at the French Cinematheque from June 26 to 26, featuring a masterclass with the director on June 27.
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“Foregrounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregrounding. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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