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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Fox One is launching by the fall, and puts sports at the forefront of its overall offering. John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 Todd Simmons is at the forefront of the Mansfield City Council Place 5 race over opponent Melisa Perez according to unofficial polling data. Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2025 Voice of the Valley, alongside the supporters club, helped turn that dream into reality by being at the forefront of a campaign that culminated in the Valley Party being formed to contest the 1990 local election after Greenwich Council had rejected the club’s plans to rebuild their old stadium. Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 June 2025 Standing at the forefront of these challenges are two technology innovators: BridgerPay and DealHub. Grace Butler, USA Today, 7 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for forefront

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 Jun. 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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