forefront

[fawr-fruhnt, fohr-]

noun

1. the foremost part or place.

2. the position of greatest importance or prominence.

   in the forefront of today's writers.

forefront

/ ˈfɔːˌfrʌnt /

noun

1. the extreme front

2. the position of most prominence, responsibility, or action

Word History and Origins

Origin of forefront¹

First recorded in 1425–75, forefront is from the late Middle English word forfrount, forefrount. See fore-, front

Example Sentences

“But here we are, making history. I’m at the forefront, and behind me comes a new generation.”

From Los Angeles Times

With more than two million followers across his social media accounts, he has been at the forefront of promoting World Athletics' new global event, the Ultimate Championship.

From BBC

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the two nations were "building a golden age of nuclear" that would put them at the "forefront of global innovation".

From BBC

“That’s not in the forefront of my mind,” Adams, chuckling, said this week.

From Los Angeles Times

But the position of deputy leader is a potentially powerful one, as a link between the Labour membership and the party leadership - and whoever wins will be at the forefront of Labour election campaigns.

From BBC

Related Words

• cutting edge 
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• leading edge 
• limelight 
• vanguard