as in excellent
of the very best kind
if I'm having brain surgery, I want it done at a frontline hospital
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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
Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
One area is frontline healthcare workers.
—Ayesha Javed, TIME, 2 Feb. 2025
Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 9 May 2025
Artillery assaults took place across the 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line, although with less intensity than in the previous 24 hours, officials said.
—Illia Novikov, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
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Adjective
They were never intended to be frontline fighters, concentrating more on evacuation and mopping up fires that were already mostly out.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
One area is frontline healthcare workers.
—Ayesha Javed, TIME, 2 Feb. 2025
Noun
Police officers are the front line between the government and the people—and few others have such power to deprive us of our liberties and lives.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 9 May 2025
Artillery assaults took place across the 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line, although with less intensity than in the previous 24 hours, officials said.
—Illia Novikov, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frontline
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Amazon The latest MacBook Air (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is an excellent, lightweight laptop.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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The enchanting espionage comedy flaunts an excellent Benicio del Toro as a 1950s industrialist, who, after surviving an attempt on his life, names his estranged daughter Liesl (Mia Threapleton) as heir to his empire.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Immigration policy being at the forefront of politics is nothing new.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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At the forefront of his mind is technological advancement, ecological concerns, and the question of mass migration.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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The high-quality tri-ply cladding (two layers of stainless steel with an aluminum core) does a superb job spreading heat evenly across the surface of the pan, delivering consistent and even cooking results.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2025
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With superb cinematography from Jermaine Edwards, the visual look here is almost poetic at times.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
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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
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When Mohammed Shami spilled a caught and bowled attempt off his leading edge with the first legitimate ball of the match, Indian fears of a century of carnage multiplied.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Even with challenging oppositions, Siakam has been terrific throughout the playoffs.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Finally, some recognition for a terrific set of numbers and the iconic fashion brand is the king of social.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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The future of Hollywood depends on whether the industry recognizes that its greatest asset isn’t its distribution technology but its storytellers.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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Even in Paris, this would make a great evening bag and match practically any outfit.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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My daughter came to live with us for nine wonderful years.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Your wonderful dog may or may not hanker to break routine and go on holiday.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Keeping him healthy remains a priority, but as multiple players begin to show the benefits of consistent playing time, Herrera stands out as a prime example.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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No longer were the Wolves surrendering prime real estate to the Thunder in their own end.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
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“Frontline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontline. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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