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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The protest focused on a range of issues that marchers believed were under threat with the new presidency, with women's reproductive rights at the forefront. David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025 Iran and Russia have been subjected to numerous sanctions by the West, and trade and finance are at the forefront of the treaty signed Friday. Ivan Nechepurenko, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025 The balancing act of Mitigating Risks and Minimizing Costs Over the past years, the risks and shortfalls in our global supply chains have been brought to the forefront across all industries. Richard Howells, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 All of the ups, downs and ability to overcome adversity came to the forefront on the bigger stage. Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 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 26 Jan. 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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