Definition of frontlinenext

front line

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noun

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
Adjective
Full security cover was removed after Harry and Meghan stepped back from frontline royal duties in 2020. Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025 The state would also seek to add community health workers, who are frontline public health workers and who either are part of or have built trust with particular communities. Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
My concern was staying on the front lines and preventing any more damage. Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 The two were in Sydney’s home state of Washington after the devastating Spokane area wildfires, bringing food to firefighters between shifts on the front lines and helping prepare and distribute meals. Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frontline
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frontline
Adjective
  • Albies is an excellent contact hitter, putting the bat on the ball, and driving the ball to the gaps.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Located in the heart of the Marais, a restaurant at the Centre Pompidou would have to be pretty special to compete against all the excellent neighboring options.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Making sure the right things are at the forefront of people's mind.
    Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The British former stunt coordinator has been at the forefront of intimacy coordinators becoming an industry norm for more than a decade now.
    Megan Vick, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The prime location and low light pollution make AutoCamp a solid stargazing location, so most guests return after dark.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Deco is now accelerating further exits, with Jules Kounde and Marc Casado as prime candidates.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Wind speeds of 60 to 70 mph will be possible on the leading edge of any storms rolling through.
    Ron Smiley, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • To achieve this, the wings need a very high aspect ratio, which is, to put it very simply, the ratio between a wing's span and its average width from its leading edge to its trailing edge.
    David Szondy August 04, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • For a vibrant alfresco experience, COYA City's courtyard provides lighter Peruvian dishes, ceviches, and superb cocktails, perfect for summer lunches.
    Lela London, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The robot did a superb job of cleaning the floors, walls, and surface of my 16-by-32-foot in-ground pool.
    John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Lucasfilm hasn’t had a terrific year with its first film in theaters since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Chisholm was shaken up after trying to field Dominic Canzone's infield single in the ninth, but the second baseman remained in the game and followed with a terrific defensive play.
    CBS New York Team, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Ryan Eckley did great holding — good job stepping in on our operation, which was awesome.
    Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Scott made it to her feet and was allowed to continue, which wasn't the greatest decision by the referee.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Such a contrast to the wonderful Bootham Crescent, York’s home until 2020 and within stumbling distance of not only the famous Minster but all the city’s many other attractions.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Stepping into the shoes of Steve McQueen is no easy feat, but Brosnan does so with style as Thomas Crown, a billionaire art thief who falls for the insurance investigator chasing him, played by the wonderful Rene Russo.
    Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026

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“Frontline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontline. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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