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noun

as in forefront
the leading or most important part of a movement Susan B. Anthony was on the front line of the struggle for woman suffrage

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Recent Examples of frontline
Adjective
The proliferation process would therefore involve a long period of instability because Russia would have an incentive to take preventive military action to stop frontline European states acquiring the weapons to deter it. Mark S. Bell, Foreign Affairs, 31 Mar. 2025 Women in the food industry earn 66% of what men are paid and frontline food workers are more likely to be women of color, people of color, and immigrants than the general workforce. Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
In tandem with the talks, both sides have kept up offensive military actions along the roughly 620-mile front line and carried out deep strikes. Arkansas Online, 5 June 2025 The document also stated that the current location of the front line will be the starting point for negotiations about territory. Vladimir Soldatkin, USA Today, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for frontline
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frontline
Adjective
  • Robin will make an excellent addition to our great Kentucky State Senate Majority!
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
  • Greenery also makes an excellent addition to a resortcore space.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • Fox One is launching by the fall, and puts sports at the forefront of its overall offering.
    John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Todd Simmons is at the forefront of the Mansfield City Council Place 5 race over opponent Melisa Perez according to unofficial polling data.
    Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2025
Adjective
  • Finney-Smith would be a superb 3-and-D starting power forward if Jarrett Allen is traded and the Cavaliers move Mobley to center.
    Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
  • Its sound quality is superb, with deep bass and crisp, clear vocals, and the DTS Headphone:X surround tech adds a lot to the experience.
    Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • Knox: Balancing education about the non-alcoholic space and the use and safety of adaptogens must have been challenging at the early leading edge of these trends.
    Dave Knox, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
  • From the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk to the introduction of jet travel and commercial spaceflight, the U.S. has been on the leading edge of innovation.
    Kevin Sabet, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Adjective
  • With no wind or other elements for the players to confront, both produced some terrific tennis for stretches.
    Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
  • Esquivel didn’t allow an earned run in a terrific game-one performance against Lovejoy.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2025
Adjective
  • The compact structures make great guest houses, home offices, or creative retreats.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 1 June 2025
  • The Seven of Pentacles is a gentle reminder that great things take time.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Adjective
  • She’s got a wonderful dynamic with Sydney Agudong, who plays Nani.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 June 2025
  • My 10-year-old avocado grown from seed produced two wonderful fruits last year.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 June 2025
Adjective
  • Though these deals are for members only, anyone can sign up for an Amazon prime membership.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
  • The prime suspect, East Chicago Police Deputy Chief John Cardona, was never charged, according to Post-Tribune archives.
    Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025

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“Frontline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontline. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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