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
London Business School, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 July 2025
The Athletic reported on July 9 that Bayern had enquired about signing RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons.
Bayern admire Diaz’s versatility and regard him as a forward who can play different roles across the front line.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 27 July 2025
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Adjective
These technologies may also expand forms of adaptive capacity, especially when designed for public benefit or integrated into frontline decision-making.
—London Business School, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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
Noun
The feature, set in the Eastern Front of World War II in 1943, follows a five-man crew of a German Tiger tank that’s sent on a secret mission far behind the contested front line.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 July 2025
The Athletic reported on July 9 that Bayern had enquired about signing RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons.
Bayern admire Diaz’s versatility and regard him as a forward who can play different roles across the front line.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frontline
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And its large, thin leaves do provide excellent material to us as mulch or in a compost pile.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
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From there, Young tossed an accurate ball to Sanders for a would-be first down and it was dropped by the second-year tight end, who has put together an otherwise excellent camp.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Aug. 2025
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In my view, nations such as India have been at the forefront of e-visa innovation.—
Armand Arton,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The visit is Witkoff's fifth to Moscow since Trump took office, with the special envoy at the forefront of White House efforts to end Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
6 Aug. 2025
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Scrupulous and enterprising reporting rarely combine with such superb storytelling.—
Book Marks
August 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Ghana international was superb against Arsenal and gave Lewis-Skelly a difficult evening.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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With tens of billions of dollars in additional funding now directed toward ICE, Louisiana is at the leading edge of an expansive and aggressive nationwide effort to expel immigrants, far beyond the actions taken during the first Trump administration.—
Brent McDonald,
New York Times,
31 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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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
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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
Adjective
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There is no greater disparity in the polls than the Sooners checking in at No. 18 in the AP and being the best of the rest among the coaches who voted.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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By many measures, Alonso was already the greatest home run hitter in Mets history.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Caring, smart and fun with a wonderful calming Zen demeanor.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Preserving history is wonderful, but so is safety. — Mary Ellen Stepowany, Baltimore Add your voice: Respond to this piece or other Sun content by submitting your own letter.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Mariana counters that demand in prime locations remains strong and convenience is key.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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In short, in 2025 America, pickup trucks are a prime example of quiet luxury.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Frontline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontline. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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