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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Giant sculptures served as a stunning backdrop, while a solid collection of upscaled basics were displayed at the forefront.
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
Best Radio-Break Song: Radio DJs/personalities, directors and producers from 99 radio stations across Japan, who are at the forefront of the music scene and in direct contact with listeners, will vote as special radio voting members.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2025
For vegan gastronomy, Oakland’s Millennium Restaurant has been at the forefront for two decades and remains popular with all kinds of eaters.
—Visit California, AFAR Media, 14 Mar. 2025
Both efforts came to the forefront this week when Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia University graduate student, who has not been charged with any crime yet.
—Destinee Adams, NPR, 13 Mar. 2025
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
Best Radio-Break Song: Radio DJs/personalities, directors and producers from 99 radio stations across Japan, who are at the forefront of the music scene and in direct contact with listeners, will vote as special radio voting members.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2025
For vegan gastronomy, Oakland’s Millennium Restaurant has been at the forefront for two decades and remains popular with all kinds of eaters.
—Visit California, AFAR Media, 14 Mar. 2025
Both efforts came to the forefront this week when Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia University graduate student, who has not been charged with any crime yet.
—Destinee Adams, NPR, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Forefront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forefront. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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