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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His efforts have created billions of dollars of economic impact and placed him at the forefront of some of the most groundbreaking projects in TV/Film production history. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024 Leaders can consider investing in digital infrastructure and position themselves at the forefront of industry innovation. Dr Chibuzor Uwadi, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 Demand has been at the forefront of OPEC+ considerations, with the OPEC’s November Monthly Oil Market Report seeing 1.54 million barrels-per-day of year-on-year growth in 2025. Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024 There, Prosecutor Kym Worthy has been at the forefront of bringing attention to the rape kit backlog. Gina Barton, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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forefront

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

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