forefront

noun

fore·​front ˈfȯr-ˌfrənt How to pronounce forefront (audio)
: the foremost part or place

Examples of forefront in a Sentence

a politician who was in the forefront of women's rights
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The appointment, announced on the Catholic feast of the Epiphany, positions McElroy at the forefront of the U.S. Catholic Church as Donald Trump begins his second term as president. Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025 These issues are at the forefront of Mood Machine (out tomorrow), which is, in part, an investigation into the company’s internal practices. Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025 Pope has been at the forefront of a push for the government to make the Capitol surveillance footage from Jan. 6 available to the public. Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025 As the country’s infrastructure ages and more emphasis is placed on rebuilding urban areas, skilled tradespeople will be at the forefront of this work. Ike Muzikowski, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for forefront 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of forefront was in the 15th century

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“Forefront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forefront. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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forefront

noun
fore·​front -ˌfrənt How to pronounce forefront (audio)
: the most important part or place

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