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
Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
One area is frontline healthcare workers.
—Ayesha Javed, TIME, 2 Feb. 2025
The New York Times, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Russian forces used Thursday’s attack on Kyiv as cover to launch almost 150 assaults on Ukrainian positions along the roughly 620-mile front line, Zelensky said late Thursday.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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They were never intended to be frontline fighters, concentrating more on evacuation and mopping up fires that were already mostly out.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
One area is frontline healthcare workers.
—Ayesha Javed, TIME, 2 Feb. 2025
Noun
In this photo, a U.S. soldier awaited transportation away from the front line during the Tet offensive in 1968.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Russian forces used Thursday’s attack on Kyiv as cover to launch almost 150 assaults on Ukrainian positions along the roughly 620-mile front line, Zelensky said late Thursday.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frontline
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Additionally, having read about the extensive fabric testing conducted by Article to ensure abrasion resistance (150% more testing than industry standard!), I was reassured that this would be an excellent investment piece for our home.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
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Maddison is responsible for dropping deep and pinging passes into dangerous areas, while Kulusevski and Bergvall are excellent ball-carriers.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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In addition, the Longhorns have operated at the forefront of the market since the NCAA started allowing athletes to be compensated for use of their NIL rights in 2021.—
Sam Khan Jr.,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Yet the office at the forefront of those legal battles is set to expand even further in the coming months.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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For all of his flaws during his two years in the top flight, Firpo has been superb in the Championship.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Law exudes dogged intensity and Nicholas Hoult is superb as the charismatic white supremacist leader in a gripping action drama.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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On the snout or leading edges of fins, denticles tend to be more ridged or pointed — streamlining the flow of water where drag would otherwise be highest.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The opaque process is upending campuses nationwide, leaving elite institutions, long accustomed to operating with relative freedom from Washington, reeling from a blunt-force political attack that is at the leading edge of a bigger cultural battle.—
Michael C. Bender,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Comment Wow, what a terrific series finale to Luthen, the acclaimed Disney+ show about the rebel who challenged an Empire, and also all of the other rebels, mostly by lecturing them incessantly.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
14 May 2025
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Already an Olympic bronze medalist thanks to her play for Team USA's 3 vs. 3 squad at the 2024 Paris games, Van Lith concluded a terrific NCAA career with a final season starring in the Big 12 for Texas Christian University.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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There is seemingly a show for each subgenre for fans of all those great 2000s series.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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White Smoke Billows from Vatican Chimney White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter's Basilica rang out on Thursday, signaling that a new pope—the 267th leader of the Catholic Church—had been chosen on the second day of the conclave.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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And now more people can experience this wonderful adventure on Netflix starting May 15, 2025.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Colombia’s coastal cities are famous for their cuisine, but don’t overlook their wonderful street foods.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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Groundcovers also cover bare soil that’s prime territory for grass seeds to land and take root.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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Those prime seats offered her a rare opportunity: to be off her feet and catch her breath before hopping on a jet to her next high-profile affair.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
14 May 2025
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“Frontline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontline. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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