as in to emphasize
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
repeatedly foregrounded his experience in international affairs in the course of his campaign for the presidency
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as in center
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Recent Examples of foreground
Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
The orchestra foregrounded glistening timbres of harp, celesta, and vibraphone.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Feb. 2025
The moon appears incredibly large in the foreground of the image since it is located much closer to Earth than Saturn, the sixth planet from the sun, which, by comparison, appears as nearly a speck behind the prominent natural satellite.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Shape, structure and hard work were often foregrounded to the detriment of other areas, even if Dyche has been right to point to a lack of quality in the final third.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
The orchestra foregrounded glistening timbres of harp, celesta, and vibraphone.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Noun
The final painting includes additional people and animals in the foreground but keeps the same sunlight breaking through distant clouds.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Feb. 2025
The moon appears incredibly large in the foreground of the image since it is located much closer to Earth than Saturn, the sixth planet from the sun, which, by comparison, appears as nearly a speck behind the prominent natural satellite.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreground
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Provide Alternative Leadership Models Leaders within organizations should actively challenge the dominance of forceful, hyper-agentic leadership styles by modeling and rewarding alternative leadership approaches—ones that emphasize collaboration, empathy, and inclusivity.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Robbins emphasized that the goal of the bill is to ensure that Medicaid remains a payer of last resort.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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For years, a long-standing policy prevented federal immigration agents from making arrests at or near sensitive locations, including schools, places of worship, hospitals and health centers.—
Jackie Fortiér,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2025
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The big picture: The center offers low-cost (and sometimes free) exercise and recreation opportunities, including an indoor olympic swimming pool and the region's only year-round ice rink.—
Alex Golden,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Cox does not attempt to offer a balanced portrait but rather highlights what many histories of Wilson have left out.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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The clip's overlaid text highlights the owner's thoughtful decision to remove the bed frame, allowing the aging pet to climb onto the bed with ease.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Most of the cards in this set are based on Pokémon found in Pokémon Legends Arceus, with a heavy focus on Arceus itself and a few trainer cards like Adaman and Irida being added to the game.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Sly and the Family Stone’s Documentary The pioneering group — and especially Sly himself — are the focus of Sly Lives (AKA The Burden of Black Genius).—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ball sued the White Sox, which disputed his allegations and stressed that Ball contractually waived claims in consideration for the termination provisions that called for a year of pay and benefits.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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And instead of stressing over lottery odds and fantasizing about ping pong balls, the Nets are almost in position to do the unthinkable: punch their ticket to the postseason.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Young will be accompanied on all the shows by the Chrome Hearts band, featuring his longtime collaborator keyboardist/organist Spooner Oldham, as well as Promise of the Real members Micah Nelson (guitar/vocals), Corey McCormick (bass) and Anthony LoGerfo (drums).—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
28 Feb. 2025
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Lim co-wrote the script for the hit Crazy Rich Asians feature from Warner Bros. released in 2018 with Peter Chiarelli.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Foreground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreground. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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