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
Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The proliferation process would therefore involve a long period of instability because Russia would have an incentive to take preventive military action to stop frontline European states acquiring the weapons to deter it.
—Mark S. Bell, Foreign Affairs, 31 Mar. 2025
Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
The community’s distaste for the arrests by federal agents rubs off on local officers on the front line.
—Alexandra Mendoza, Mercury News, 14 July 2025
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Adjective
Retail: While frontline retail positions see high turnover, management roles in this sector remain appealing to career changers.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The proliferation process would therefore involve a long period of instability because Russia would have an incentive to take preventive military action to stop frontline European states acquiring the weapons to deter it.
—Mark S. Bell, Foreign Affairs, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
Tens of thousands of soldiers have been killed in the war, many of them along the more than 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line, and Russian barrages of cities have killed more than 12,000 Ukrainian civilians, the United Nations says.
—Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
The community’s distaste for the arrests by federal agents rubs off on local officers on the front line.
—Alexandra Mendoza, Mercury News, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frontline
Adjective
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The Del Mar Water Polo Club sees enormous potential in their athletes because all of the teams that qualified for the USA Water Polo Junior Olympics competed with excellent results.—
Katherine Anderson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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Fatty fish are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which help lower inflammation and reduce blood lipid and blood pressure levels.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
4 Aug. 2025
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Quantum computing appears to be at the forefront of what's next in tech.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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As the first major sector to offshore, apparel now has a unique opportunity—and responsibility—to be at the forefront of reshoring.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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What kind of player are Bayern getting? Perhaps lost in the deal’s context and its contributing factors is Diaz being a superb player.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Drawing upon the legacy of both the company’s founder as well as the taste and horological inclinations of Daniel Roth, these 1990s-era wristwatches are superb examples of thoughtful haute horlogerie.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025
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American science is a roaring success, giving patients hope and placing our country on the leading edge of innovation.—
Seth Tomchik,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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But the company was not always on the leading edge.—
Pete Born,
Footwear News,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Of the newcomers, Jacinto makes a real impression here as does Hammons, who as Lily is also dealing with the loss of her own mother, and the terrific Butters, who was so good in Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and now gets to grow up.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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Justine becomes a frequent customer there, hitting the vodka hard and coaxing her occasional hookup, young cop Paul (Alden Ehrenreich, terrific), to slide off the wagon.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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We’ve been told that cooking with seed oils is toxic but that treating measles with cod-liver oil is great; and that both deworming pills and microbe-laden raw milk are good for you.—
Benjamin Mazer,
The Atlantic,
31 July 2025
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De Yager said either home would be great for a family, a small business or an investor.—
Angela Palermo
July 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Happy Birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Brad Schmitt Hey there, new neighbors, and welcome back to our intro to Nashville and all the wonderful things the city has to offer you.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Situated on prime beachfront lots, the five- and six-bedroom villas from The Beach Collection range from 7,300 to 8,500 square feet and offer unparalleled privacy and exclusivity.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
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The friendly birds are sometimes hand-fed, eating salmon, shrimp and prime rib scraps from the hotel.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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“Frontline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontline. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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