foregrounds 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of foreground

foregrounds

2 of 2

noun

plural of foreground

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Recent Examples of foregrounds
Verb
BePlain pairs mung bean seed extracts with niacinamide, glycerin and hyaluronic acid, Lee writes in a separate Allure piece; Medicube foregrounds collagen, squalene and niacinamide, per the New York Post’s Victoria McDonnell. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 The partnership also foregrounds the upcoming Beatles biopic, The Beatles — A Four Film Cinematic Event, set to open in 2028. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026 Nolan foregrounds the nobility that guides the character (his guilt, his dedication to his men, his yearning for his family) and neglects his wily cunning and egotism. Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 July 2026 Of course, a taping of a stage musical can’t necessarily hope to fully capture the energy of being there in the room, and there is especially something lost in translation with a musical like this that so intensely foregrounds the live music aspect. Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026 But even in its messiest moments, OFF COURSE foregrounds a sense of playfulness that’s been largely snuffed out by the berserker attack of the Osees’ more recent records. Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 18 June 2026 Still, there’s plenty of extraordinary plotting early on, too, that foregrounds the strangeness of the heroes’ journeys. Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2026 Holzinger’s feminist decadence foregrounds the violence against women that this history aestheticized and perpetuated. Caroline Lillian Schopp, Artforum, 13 May 2026 Experienced together, the mix foregrounds themes of his otherwise enigmatic spirit. Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foregrounds
Verb
  • That perspective emphasizes paying attention to everyday choices.
    Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Moor explains how this form of thought emphasizes branching, growth, and pruning, as opposed to hierarchical ordering, and shows how these principles can be identified in the work of writers like Tolstoy and Wordsworth.
    Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Most are instead forced to live inside aquariums or rehabilitation centers for the rest of their lives.
    John Donegan LONG BEACH POST, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Data centers The facilities that help power the rapid growth of artificial intelligence programs are facing a bipartisan backlash across the country.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The report highlights that even as fiber lines are extended into rural areas and billions of federal and state dollars are deployed, affordability and access remain insurmountable barriers for many families.
    Erin Mote, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The expansion also highlights growing international investment in North Carolina.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Both inflation and the jobs market have been key focuses for Wall Street and the Federal Reserve.
    Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Our Walks & Treks tours are one of our most popular tour types, however tours with culinary focuses are quickly gaining popularity.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The report stresses how Kansas City is a relatively small sports market compared to the rest of the country.
    Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • This test places stresses on the edge far beyond typical EDC tasks.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In a squad that features Kylian Mbappe, Brahim Diaz, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr, Diomande can work his way into the first XI rather than arrive with the responsibility of solving a glaring problem.
    David Ornstein, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The nicest of the quartet, Springfield features a large clubhouse, a beautiful practice area with an oversized putting green and a challenging 6,906-yard course that is hilly, woody and will ask you to hit lots of precise shots.
    Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2026

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“Foregrounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregrounds. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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