as in forefronts
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 front lines
After a stint at Camp Hansen in Okinawa, he was dispatched to the Vietnam front lines in 1966.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Mar. 2026
On the year, Boozer has been particularly effective as a facilitator against elite front lines.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Deportation could lead straight to the front lines.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
For the second time in a matter of months, the gears of the federal government have ground to a halt, and once again, the men and women who serve on the front lines of our national security are being treated as collateral damage.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Some bloggers reported this week, citing sources on the front lines, that Russian soldiers were being told to remove Telegram from their phones or face punishment.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
The itineraries connect travelers with grassroots organizations defending public lands and donate a portion of proceeds directly to those on the front lines.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Decades after that aha moment in a classroom in Santa Monica, Moctezuma is very much on the front lines of the arts in San Diego — a visible and vocal champion for visual art with a deep passion for and commitment to the arts.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
And, in this case, after October 7th, the front lines were Lebanon and Gaza.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Mar. 2026
On the year, Boozer has been particularly effective as a facilitator against elite front lines.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Deportation could lead straight to the front lines.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
For the second time in a matter of months, the gears of the federal government have ground to a halt, and once again, the men and women who serve on the front lines of our national security are being treated as collateral damage.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Some bloggers reported this week, citing sources on the front lines, that Russian soldiers were being told to remove Telegram from their phones or face punishment.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
The itineraries connect travelers with grassroots organizations defending public lands and donate a portion of proceeds directly to those on the front lines.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Decades after that aha moment in a classroom in Santa Monica, Moctezuma is very much on the front lines of the arts in San Diego — a visible and vocal champion for visual art with a deep passion for and commitment to the arts.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
And, in this case, after October 7th, the front lines were Lebanon and Gaza.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for front lines
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Coworth forefronts its equestrian roots, with stables on site as well as polo fields.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Traveling over five times the speed of sound generates immense friction and drag, resulting in the leading edges reaching temperatures beyond 1,650 °C (3,000 °F).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Sharpen mower blades when the cutting edges begin to dull.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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So it was decreed that the cutting edges of knives should be turned towards their owners, thus symbolizing their peaceful intent.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Front lines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front%20lines. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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