front and center

adverb

: in or to the forefront of activity or consideration

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Bear was front and center in the first photo, sitting in between a bronze statue of a monkey and the Batman & Robin actress, who stood next to him, resting her head on his shoulder. —

Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024 Guillermo tossing a Caesar salad tableside in a flurry of lettuce leaves and charisma was front and center. —

Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024 In the campaign, Long models pieces from the Skims Body, Seamless Sculpt and Hosiery collections, putting the brand’s diverse range of tonal pieces front and center. —

Julia Teti, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024 With multidimensional characters, juicy storylines, and Black culture front and center, The Gates will have impactful representation, one of the key touchstones of the venture. —

Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for front and center

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of front and center was in 1938

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“Front and center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20and%20center. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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