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 iconic Italian car design company—renowned for masterpieces like the Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato—has been at the forefront of automotive design for over 105 years.
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Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2025
Cavalli, like Ed Hardy, Ugg and Diesel, has been at the forefront of the aughts resurgence.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
For over three decades, Carol’s Daughter has been at the forefront of the natural hair movement—championing self-love and the beauty of our textures with every campaign and product rollout.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
Sena has been at the forefront of motorcycle connectivity for several decades.
—New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2025
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Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2025
Cavalli, like Ed Hardy, Ugg and Diesel, has been at the forefront of the aughts resurgence.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
For over three decades, Carol’s Daughter has been at the forefront of the natural hair movement—championing self-love and the beauty of our textures with every campaign and product rollout.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
Sena has been at the forefront of motorcycle connectivity for several decades.
—New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Forefront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forefront. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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