FRONT BURNER Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

front burner

noun

Definition of front burner

as in center stage

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Relevance

Dissimilar Words

as in importance

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back burner

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Recent Examples of front burner That’s relevant now, as the Minnesota Vikings’ search for a new top executive is put back on the front burner. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026 NurPhoto via Getty Images Crypto markets have been bruised to start 2026 with bitcoin recently dropping to levels not seen since the last crypto winter, ether and top altcoins under pressure, and bearish sentiment moving solidly to the front burner. — Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 15 Feb. 2026 But the administration shows little sign of pushing foreign policy off the front burner. — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025 February 2025 brought this to the front burner, as the SEC acknowledged the proposal by Grayscale in include staking activities in the Ethereum ETFs already offered by the firm, with a decision expected by May 2025. — Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for front burner

Recent Examples of Synonyms for front burner

Noun

In this world, argues Bapna, access to your files will become ever more important, with the idea of the infinite computer moving center stage.

— David Prosser, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
The stage plot places him between Twomey and Englert, forming a rhythm trio on one side of center stage.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of center stage

Noun

Hispanic and African American households also collectively drive more than a third (36 percent) of TikTok Shop’s beauty spending — which highlights the importance of diverse products and paying attention to a range of multicultural audiences.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
The district set its screen time use targets for elementary and middle school students, but did not set a target for high school students, noting the importance of digital literacy skills as students prepare for college or careers.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of importance

Noun

Despite his top billing and his undeniable curmudgeon charisma, even Dern ends up underserved by a role that is eventually reduced to so much benign backdrop for a much blander hero’s journey.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Nonwhite voters claim top billing As the first-in-the-South primary, South Carolina was more decisive than Iowa and New Hampshire for nominees Barack Obama in 2008, Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020.

— Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of top billing

Noun

For Abrams, a free agent after the 2028 season, the position change comes with financial consequences.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Kyiv officials aim to make the Russian public feel the war’s consequences and pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin into negotiating a peace settlement.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of consequence

Noun

Panettiere’s death has since cast a spotlight on Hickerson, while extensive public records reviewed by NBC News detail his trail of financial and legal troubles.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2026
By the mid- to late 2000s—accelerated by the global financial crisis—data governance was thrust into the executive spotlight.

— Barney Krishnan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of spotlight

Noun

Keep it up Keeping in mind that the Chiefs chose not to play several players of significance in their first preseason game, their two best players were rookie running back Emmett Johnson on offense and safety Jaden Hicks on defense.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
Two intense races are at the top of the ticket, and the results will not only hold significance for Georgians at home, but also for Georgia's representation in Congress.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of significance

Noun

That may still be the case in the coming weeks, but the second episode of HBO’s Lanterns makes for a fairly solid (if simple and straightforward) follow-up with some wildly entertaining moments.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
When Conforto returned to Williamsport with the Mets in 2018, all those moments came rushing back.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

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