as in emphasizes
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 foregrounds
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
This is critical for extracting detail from faint nebulae and nightscape foregrounds.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Nowadays, many such things are replaced with CG, but this is a film that foregrounds human craftsmanship.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
And this strikingly immediate version foregrounds intimacy and texture.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Her campaign foregrounds her interest in the economic development of the district, her background in the provision of mental health services and notes her environmental bona fides and her master’s degree in wildlife science, which would be an interesting addition to the Springfield Democrats.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Kirana, the resort’s all-day restaurant, foregrounds Balinese and wider Indonesian cuisine.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
The facility’s security regime is at the lowest level in the federal system, but his account of prison life foregrounds razor wire and the prospect of rape.
—Ian Parker, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
These are the kinds of faces O’Rourke foregrounds, similarly centering the quotidian to sanctifying effect.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
Verb
Eco effort As part of Hyatt, the hotel follows broader brand sustainability initiatives, including energy and water conservation measures, though this isn’t a property that foregrounds eco messaging.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
This is critical for extracting detail from faint nebulae and nightscape foregrounds.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Nowadays, many such things are replaced with CG, but this is a film that foregrounds human craftsmanship.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
And this strikingly immediate version foregrounds intimacy and texture.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Her campaign foregrounds her interest in the economic development of the district, her background in the provision of mental health services and notes her environmental bona fides and her master’s degree in wildlife science, which would be an interesting addition to the Springfield Democrats.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Kirana, the resort’s all-day restaurant, foregrounds Balinese and wider Indonesian cuisine.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
The facility’s security regime is at the lowest level in the federal system, but his account of prison life foregrounds razor wire and the prospect of rape.
—Ian Parker, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
These are the kinds of faces O’Rourke foregrounds, similarly centering the quotidian to sanctifying effect.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foregrounds
Verb
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Gimble, a former Texas State Guard member and McLennan County district clerk who currently serves on the Texas Judicial Council, ran on a platform that emphasizes border security and Second Amendment rights, according to his campaign website.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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With precarious Uranus in your sign and Venus in your 11th House of Associations, their sextile emphasizes the way identity shifts affect your allies.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This phase would most likely have included the use of cruise missiles, stealth bombers, and drones to hit air defense installations and command centers.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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One of the Chinese ministries involved in the joint centers helped organize the World Conference of Classics.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The work highlights a new design approach that could help advance the electrification of industrial heat.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Experts say the incident highlights the reason that a declaration of war by Congress is needed for the growing conflict, which has involved more than 12 countries, as Iran continues launching drones and missiles at countries beyond the Persian Gulf region.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This legislative session, Republicans and Democrats have both said electricity affordability was one of their focuses, and both the House and Senate passed House Bill 1002 to tackle that issue.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Others questioned Nabi’s main focuses while leading Coty, particularly the atypical tie-in with Orveda.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Erin stresses the necessity of experiencing the mountains on their own terms, while Benji is adamant that the Alps have far more on tap than big, steep lines.—
Sergei Poljak,
Outside,
7 Mar. 2026
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Heat also stresses the plant and can cause bolting.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The small villa, ideal for a duo, features a living room-balcony hybrid where trailing greenery frames views of the water.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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The retailer’s sale & clearance section features open-box deals on items that have been purchased, opened, and then returned.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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