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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Relevance
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as in center
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Recent Examples of foreground
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2024
This production emphasizes the supernatural, foregrounding the witches.
—Matt Wolf, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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
Using the same visual language to connect the incidents foregrounds the mechanic of the plot, which keeps driving forward, no matter how much Lenù might want to turn the other cheek.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2024
This production emphasizes the supernatural, foregrounding the witches.
—Matt Wolf, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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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Trump and Vice President JD Vance have emphasized that cuts to Social Security and Medicare are largely off the table except for fraud and abuse.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
8 Feb. 2025
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However, Surya emphasized that her goal with This City is a Battlefield was never to make a documentary.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2025
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The center, founded by MarySue Lindsay, a teacher and principal for 20 years, will start its standard hours and operations Tuesday, Feb. 18.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Most garden centers sell succulent or cactus potting mix blends.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2025
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Research by Rutgers University highlighted how transformative the virtual office was.—
Gene Myers,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The unorthodox approach to festival lineup announcements aligns with Warped Tour’s mission to highlight smaller, up-and-coming artists.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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Keeping the focus on historically underserved communities in the mortgage market is an apt way to observe Black History Month, Neal thinks.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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According to Sharpe, the focus for this pivotal 2025 season for Steffen and the club, especially with a 2026 World Cup roster spot on the line, is to find more consistency.—
Braidon Nourse,
The Denver Post,
16 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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Waltz pushed back on the idea that Europe and Ukraine had been sidelined, while Rubio appeared at pains to stress that any agreement will include Ukraine.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Solarium, for example, featured on many ships in its fleet, offers lounge space, whirlpools and more.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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The 40th-anniversary special in 2015 featured a cold open with Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake, a monologue from Steve Martin with a bevy of celebrity cameos, and sketches with more of the show's all-timers.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near foreground
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“Foreground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreground. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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