foregrounds 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of foreground

foregrounds

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noun

plural of foreground

Example Sentences

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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
  • Child Mind Institute guidance on communicating with teenagers emphasizes listening, validating feelings and creating space where kids feel safe speaking up.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Intended to inform fashion, beauty, interiors and other consumer industries, the palette emphasizes shades that can change character through different combinations and materials.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The story centers on two ex-lovers who come back into each other’s lives after spending decades apart, only to find old feelings stirring with messy and mixed results.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • As of last year, the US had roughly 10 times more AI data centers than China, according to Stanford University research – and vastly more computing power, other estimates show.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The demonstration highlights a persistent challenge in robotics.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
  • With more than 120 pieces on display — 74 from Krasner and 48 from Pollock — the show highlights Krasner as a titan of Abstract Expressionism, too.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Central Asia has the largest number of foci, or areas where the disease is present.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
  • There’s also the Chill and Thrill Islands, aptly named for their focuses on chilling and thrilling passengers, respectively.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Rebbapragada stresses the company’s deep mission, is to connect fans and creators.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Iffy Lighting The way your porch is lit majorly matters, and with that, just say no to blue LED lighting, Hodge stresses.
    — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The film also features the final interview Tito Jackson gave before his death in 2024.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The produce department features tropical fruits such as jackfruit, dragon fruit, mangoes, sweet tamarind and durian, alongside a large selection of Asian vegetables and a wide variety of mushrooms that can compete with any local farmer’s market.
    — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026

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“Foregrounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregrounds. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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