as in excellent
of the very best kind
if I'm having brain surgery, I want it done at a frontline hospital
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as in forefront
the leading or most important part of a movement
Susan B. Anthony was on the front line of the struggle for woman suffrage
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Recent Examples of frontline
Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2025
In more recent years, during Gavin Newsom’s governorship, the state’s housing shortage became a frontline political issue.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Carl Hulse Adriana Loureiro Fernandez Brett Carlsen Fatima Abdulkarim, New York Times, 6 May 2026
The move comes amid a 20-year wave of growing sports valuations and investor interest, a shift that Inner Circle Sports helped guide from the front lines.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Variety, 5 May 2026
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Adjective
Over the past year, Ukraine dispatched thousands of wheeled ground robots to its frontline military units to help deliver supplies, evacuate the wounded and, in some cases, attack the intruding Russians troops and push them out without risking the lives of Ukrainian soldiers.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2025
In more recent years, during Gavin Newsom’s governorship, the state’s housing shortage became a frontline political issue.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
Knoxville’s top forensic doctor is on the front lines, pressing to quickly identify the most lethal.
—Carl Hulse Adriana Loureiro Fernandez Brett Carlsen Fatima Abdulkarim, New York Times, 6 May 2026
The move comes amid a 20-year wave of growing sports valuations and investor interest, a shift that Inner Circle Sports helped guide from the front lines.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Variety, 5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frontline
Adjective
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Conversations around excellent kebabs in Southern California tend to begin with the Martirosyan family and their Mini Kabob in Glendale.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The lighting, art design and score are all excellent – and the single shot construction gives the film a dreamy, meditative quality.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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Accountability and transparency should be at the forefront of any measure.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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As chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Collins has been at the forefront of the chamber’s many spending disputes this Congress, often leading the floor debate and providing the GOP’s closing arguments.—
Patrick Whittle,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Already, testimony about Altman's turbulent tenure at the ChatGPT maker has become prime fodder for internet jokes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Already, testimony about Altman’s turbulent tenure at the ChatGPT maker has become prime fodder for internet jokes.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Kohler continues to be at the leading edge of evolving the bathroom from a functional space into a place for restoration, reflection, wellness, and even proactive health insights.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Tuesday's storms and rain should be fast movers, with rain not lasting long, but the leading edge potentially being damaging due to gusty conditions along with the storms' forward motion.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Dining options include the superb Amar, as well as a large rooftop terrace with a restaurant, garden, and pool.—
Eddi Fiegel,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
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Montreal had a superb start to overtime, outshooting Minnesota 23-11 through the first two extra periods.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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This all sounds terrific, but the devil is in the dance.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Isbel saved a couple of extra-base hits with terrific plays in center field.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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For a player who isn’t exactly known for his defensive acumen, Dorofeyev made several great defensive plays with his stick.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Even in the United States, his student turned assistant Henry LeTang became the tap teacher to hundreds, from starlets needing tailoring to the great Gregory Hines.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Drag is a wonderful and versatile art form that offers joy and freedom of expression.—
Rachel del Guidice,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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It’s been really wonderful to have you on today.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 May 2026
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“Frontline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontline. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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