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
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In the aftermath of the pandemic, companies are still working to diversify and localize their supply networks, with risk and resilience at the forefront of the supply chain agenda. Eran Mizrahi, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 The recent criminalization bills also include fetal personhood rhetoric—a legal doctrine at the forefront of the fight over reproductive rights that aims to give an embryo and fetus the legal rights of people. Chantelle Lee, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025 Though their approaches may differ, these six hospitality companies and destinations are collectively putting clean and green initiatives at the forefront of their businesses and setting a new standard for sustainability in travel without sacrificing a single ounce of luxury. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025 Although conditions were perfect for a populist surge—Germany’s economy is stagnant, and a car attack by an Afghan refugee 10 days before the vote helped keep immigration at the forefront of the national conversation—the AfD struggled to gain a foothold outside the former East Germany. Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forefront

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 2 Apr. 2025.

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forefront

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

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