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
Fighting continues as another bitter winter approaches Amid the negotiations, fighting continues along the nearly 750-mile front line. — Harriet Morris, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026 The annual awards ceremony recognizes and celebrates the leaders, researchers, and rangers working on the front lines to protect wildlife and ecosystems in Africa. — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 12 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frontline
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frontline
Adjective
  • Bold from brown butter and balsamic vinegar and bright from lemon, the crunchy topping is an excellent foil to the sweetness of roasted squash.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Their bench even has some guys providing excellent backup options.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The release, hot on the heels of Argon, marks a decisive return for Google at the very forefront of AI research.
    — Robert Hart, The Verge, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The goal is to offer pieces that put function at the forefront and make the act of getting dressed simpler, starting from fabrics that are both easy to wear and care for.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • My Daughter is a Zombie is a prime example of the importance of that relationship with fans.
    — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Other prime spots include the south side of 59th Street between Columbus Circle and Sixth Avenue and the entire stretch of Sixth Avenue between 38th and 59th.
    — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Recovery tech is becoming a lifestyle category, and the compression boot sits on the leading edge of it, welcomed by anyone who wants to keep moving without waking up stiff.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Woven throughout is a spotlight on SCAD students and alumni working at the leading edge of animation, motion-media design and visual effects.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Those hiding from family this Thanksgiving can take solace in a cornucopia of superb TV offerings.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Throughout, there’s a lingering sadness, which is properly explored in a superb episode made up of a trifecta of flashbacks, and his dour constitution still pairs perfectly with Helen’s reassuring nature.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • The 39-year-old Crosby broke his tie with Kings great Marcel Dionne by scoring his 1,772nd point when Evgeni Malkin's one-timer deflected in off him in the second period.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The 39-year-old Crosby broke his tie with Kings great Marcel Dionne by scoring his 1,772nd point when Evgeni Malkin’s one-timer deflected in off him in the second period.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Arrive for lunch at the Grotto in your bathing suit, and please don't sleep through the terrific breakfast buffet.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Though Osborne finished 17-for-34 for 245 yards and two TDs, sacked three times, made some spectacular plays, and receiver Ryder Treadway made a number of terrific catches, the Huskies could not catch up.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Server was wonderful and attentive and the manager came around to check on things.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2026
  • There’s a wonderful connection between this film and the festival.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026

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“Frontline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontline. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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