forefront

noun

fore·​front ˈfȯr-ˌfrənt How to pronounce forefront (audio)
: the foremost part or place

Examples of forefront in a Sentence

a politician who was in the forefront of women's rights
Recent Examples on the Web Such precious metals, and particularly silver, are at the forefront of the designer’s latest venture, a line of genderless jewelry called CRZM (her initials) that launches this week. Chris Schalkx Coco Romack Jinnie Lee Jamie Sims Zoe Ruffner Roxanne Fequiere, New York Times, 30 May 2024 With a team of industry experts at the forefront of this rapidly expanding landscape, Stockperks is revolutionizing the way companies and retail shareholders connect. Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024 North America banks are leading in AI innovation, according to a recent report published by Evident Insights, which says JPMorgan Chase, Capital One, and Royal Bank of Canada are at the forefront of AI innovation. John Kell, Fortune, 29 May 2024 At the forefront of this push are founders and organizations such as Cayaba Care, founded by Mary Fleming, M.D.; Culture Care, co-founded and led by Joy Cooper, M.D.; Navigate Maternity, founded by Ariana McGee; and Health in Her Hue, founded by Ashlee Wisdom. Essence Editors, Essence, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for forefront 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of forefront was in the 15th century

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“Forefront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forefront. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

forefront

noun
fore·​front -ˌfrənt How to pronounce forefront (audio)
: the most important part or place

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