as in vanguard
the leading or most important part of a movement
a politician who was in the forefront of women's rights
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The blocking pattern and stretched polar vortex are two factors at the forefront of a still-active and often highly debated area of research into both why and how frequently extreme cold outbreaks reach the US in a warming world.
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Mary Gilbert, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
Beyond genres, tech and innovation are also at the forefront of format development.
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Artificial intelligence Elon Musk is attempting to put himself at the forefront of artificial intelligence with a high-stakes bid that could reshape the future of the technology.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
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Mary Gilbert, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
Beyond genres, tech and innovation are also at the forefront of format development.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
Why Premium Domains Command Premium Prices Grit Brokerage is at the forefront of this trend, specializing in connecting businesses with premium domains.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Artificial intelligence Elon Musk is attempting to put himself at the forefront of artificial intelligence with a high-stakes bid that could reshape the future of the technology.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Forefront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forefront. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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