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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Recent Examples of foreground
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 June 2025
Samsung’s high-profile launch of its thin handset, the Galaxy S25 Edge, has pushed thin form factors to the foreground of 2025’s smartphone market.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
There might have been a better way to foreground the conflicts brewing between them than forcing such convoluted circumstances.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 27 May 2025
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Verb
In another image, bright stars from our own Milky Way shine in the foreground, while a sea of distant reddish galaxies speckle the background.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 June 2025
Samsung’s high-profile launch of its thin handset, the Galaxy S25 Edge, has pushed thin form factors to the foreground of 2025’s smartphone market.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Noun
The capsule continues to foreground the use of regionally characteristic materials such as jade, cinnabar, porcelain, and Asian cultural symbols like 玄武 (the Black Tortoise) and 青龙 (the Azure Dragon).
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
There might have been a better way to foreground the conflicts brewing between them than forcing such convoluted circumstances.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreground
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However, unlike Biden’s orders--which routinely expanded whole-of-government regulatory frameworks--Trump’s 2025 orders emphasize dismantling Biden-era rulings and forcing courts to test the limits of streamlining frameworks.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The All-England Club Lawn Tennis Club emphasizes good sportsmanship and respect for everyone involved in the Grand Slam.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Dressmaker and activist Mary Dickerson (top row, center) inspires a character in HBO's The Gilded Age.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
8 July 2025
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Zen Massage & Chiropractic: A wellness center offering massage and chiropractic services.—
Nora O’Neill
July 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 July 2025
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Indi + Ash proudly manufactures in India and sees every garment as an opportunity to highlight the artistry of local craftspeople.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
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The controversy highlights a fundamental vulnerability in decentralized prediction markets.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The move reflects Recruit Holdings' focus on using AI to transform how job-seekers look for work and how employers handle recruitment.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
10 July 2025
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The collaboration is an example of how True Religion is sharpening its focus on the women’s category.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 July 2025
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Murray stressed that rodent populations can harm humans and wildlife.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The report stresses that this would need to be quickly explored, approved, and set in motion on an expedited basis.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The concert also features work by Johannes Brahms and Carl Maria von Weber.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
11 July 2025
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The course features architectural inspirations from the Biarritz, Lion’s Mouth, and Redan, each scaled to perfection for short iron and wedge play.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Foreground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreground. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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