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
Scott Hocker, theweek, 9 Oct. 2024
Funk describes the group of Bay Area and Central Valley painters and ceramicists working in an idiosyncratic and blithely crude figurative Pop style that foregrounded humor and irreverence, and which overlapped with the somewhat more specific group of Nut artists.
—Sarah Lehrer-Graiwer, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
The image features a blazing sunset over the ocean with a completely backlit Ripa in the foreground in a slight squatting position.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Sign up Stocking for the future The home cooking that requires the least effort is home cooking that foregrounds a strong pantry.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 9 Oct. 2024
Funk describes the group of Bay Area and Central Valley painters and ceramicists working in an idiosyncratic and blithely crude figurative Pop style that foregrounded humor and irreverence, and which overlapped with the somewhat more specific group of Nut artists.
—Sarah Lehrer-Graiwer, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Noun
Flames are faintly visible through the smoke in the foreground.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
The image features a blazing sunset over the ocean with a completely backlit Ripa in the foreground in a slight squatting position.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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The designer emphasized the craftsmanship behind the gown, noting that it was made by hand in North America, with each detail pinned, draped and sewn by a team of female artisans.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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Schumer and other leaders emphasized that a freeze in federal funding would affect American families in red and blue states who rely on federal funding.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2025
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Work from the outside edge of the stain toward the center to prevent spreading.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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Avoid using the massager on the center of the throat.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2025
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Her works, such as Judith Slaying Holofernes, challenge traditional gender roles and highlight her mastery of light and composition. 14.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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On Monday, the United Nations called for the ceasefire to transition into a permanent peace agreement, while humanitarian organizations continued to highlight the dire needs of Gaza's population.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Rubio has already said addressing irregular immigration will be a central focus of the State Department during the second Trump administration.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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This one, clearly the focus piece of the outfit, is a warm, chocolate-brown color with cream shearling lining and trim, including a cape-like hood in the back.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
23 Jan. 2025
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Darden’s health issues, which include kidney problems and back pain, are also stressed.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Of those who identified as financially stressed, 32% said handling unexpected emergencies like medical bills, car repairs and home maintenance trigger their anxiety with cash, the report found.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
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The show featured performances with David Bowie and Bryan Adams.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2025
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Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series featured all 10 writing nominees this season.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Foreground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreground. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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