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
David Brennan, ABC News, 19 June 2025
President Trump and Elon Musk appeared together one last time in the Oval Office on Friday, marking the exit of the world’s richest man from his frontline political role.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 30 May 2025
Joseph Nepomuceno, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
California is taking further steps to study the negative health effects firefighters face when battling blazes in increasingly urban environments in an effort to develop better protections for those on the front lines of fires.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Any loss of supply could prove deadly for frontline Ukrainian units.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 19 June 2025
President Trump and Elon Musk appeared together one last time in the Oval Office on Friday, marking the exit of the world’s richest man from his frontline political role.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 30 May 2025
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Now, drones are ubiquitous on the front lines.
—Joseph Nepomuceno, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
California is taking further steps to study the negative health effects firefighters face when battling blazes in increasingly urban environments in an effort to develop better protections for those on the front lines of fires.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frontline
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Iberostar Waves Quetzal Playa del Carmen, Mexico A beachfront all-inclusive Playa del Carmen resort that welcomes families with excellent children’s programming, Iberostar Waves Quetzal caters to kids and teens ages four to 17 with everything from cooking classes to science experiments.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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The dual point of view is perfect, the banter and pacing are excellent and the cover is absolutely gorgeous.—
Audrey Goldberg Ruoff,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Some things stayed exactly the same, most notably at the forefront of the rankings, with the usual names staying put.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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But, yes, health has definitely been at the forefront of the Hornets’ preparations since the season concluded.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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Jefferson has proven to be an invaluable player in a defense that has been superb during defensive coordinator Jesse Minter’s 19 regular-season games on the job.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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In fact, the opening two gambits were superb as Federer had to fend off a youthful Nick Kyrgios to clinch the inaugural 2017 version, while Team World pushed Europe all the way in Chicago a year later.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Clawed fingers interrupted the leading edge of its wing, and compared with birds of today, its feathers appear to have been less flexible and thus less adept at forming a coherent airfoil.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
16 Sep. 2025
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These short stories about scientists working at the leading edge of climate microbiology reveal the vital role microbes play in our biosphere and climate system, and illuminate new possibilities for collaborating with these incredible natural chemists.—
Katherine Bourzac,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Also, the scene where Pi hallucinates blindness and a talking Richard Parker (in French, oddly) is terrific.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Sep. 2025
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However, the display itself turned in a terrific performance.—
Mark Coppock,
PC Magazine,
21 Sep. 2025
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Sabel made the trek and quickly realized the greater need in Sri Lanka and worldwide was for regasification facilities that receive the LNG and covert it back into gas for power generation.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
25 Sep. 2025
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However, critics are still calling for greater transparency surrounding the case.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Watching his wonderful kids, Amy, Jamie and Shauna, grow up and become deeply connected to the arts and making an impact in this world has been an immense privilege.—
Michelle Satter,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Accessible by car or Amtrak’s Northeast Regional line, which offers thrice-daily service, Culpeper is a wonderful destination for a leisurely and enriching getaway.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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The brokerage projects a 5 percent increase in prime property values this year, driven in part by a sharp drop in available listings and surging international demand.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Sep. 2025
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In-flight entertainment has emerged as a surprisingly prime piece of real estate for media companies, but while some, like Peacock, may cut deals for exposure to their programming, YouTube isn’t in need of such brand positioning.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Frontline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontline. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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