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
Niall Stanage, The Hill, 30 May 2025
In doing so, the King is drawing on his extensive diplomatic experience gleaned from more than five decades of frontline public service.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 29 May 2025
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
The United States has expanded the number of locations in Australia—its key South Pacific ally—where naval vessels can reload weapons to sustain combat power on the front line.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
President Trump and Elon Musk appeared together one last time in the Oval Office on Friday, marking the exit of the world’s richest man from his frontline political role.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 30 May 2025
In doing so, the King is drawing on his extensive diplomatic experience gleaned from more than five decades of frontline public service.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 29 May 2025
Noun
Film industry figures are increasingly putting themselves on the front lines of protests against Israeli’s actions in Gaza.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
The United States has expanded the number of locations in Australia—its key South Pacific ally—where naval vessels can reload weapons to sustain combat power on the front line.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frontline
Adjective
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But on a day when Mizzou amassed 595 total yards, converted 4 of 5 fourth downs and got an excellent effort from first-year starting quarterback Beau Pribula, surrendering possession had to fill Kansas followers with a sense of dread.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The openings can keep your feet cool or give you an excellent way to show off some eye-catching socks once the weather get cooler.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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To that end, Johnson and the CTU’s Springfield strategy has been at the forefront of all their public messaging on how the school district gets out of this fiscal predicament.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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As always, animals will be at the forefront of the annual fair with shows for dairy cows, beef, swine, sheep and poultry taking over AGtivity Hall for showmanship competitions.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The gourmet pizza is also superb, with delicious choices like Burrata, Nduja and spicy Calabrian salami and Quattro formaggio with truffle.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Also a superb basketball player.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Wednesday's rainy morning is the leading edge of a cold front entering the Milwaukee area.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Those on the leading edge of AI adoption—whether in the boardroom or among Gen Z—need support, not secrecy.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Audi's done a terrific job applying a restrained retro-futuristic approach to the interiors.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Detroit Lions went 15-2 last season, finishing with the best record in the NFC behind an explosive offense and some terrific coaching.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Delaying this meal was linked with greater risk of death in a sizable 20-year study.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
4 Sep. 2025
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It’s been three weeks since a historic flood put the greater Milwaukee area under water.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But if Julia’s delivery of her first child is about as wonderful as pushing a human out of your body can get — even the lighting is dreamy — her second child’s delivery is the exact opposite.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Morticia has this wonderful lighter look into the world as opposed to Wednesday.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Several were seriously injured in the Portuguese capital, known for its streetcars, which are a prime tourist attraction.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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The loose cushions do seem prime for fort building.—
Zoë Sessums,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Frontline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontline. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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